What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE PLANNER position at City of Burbank?
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 12/01/25 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 12/15/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under supervision, to perform professional and technical work in advance and/or current planning; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
ADVANCE PLANNING: Prepares and maintains the General Plan for the future growth and development of the City including data compilation and analysis; prepares long, intermediate and other short range plans for land use; prepares statements of objectives, principles and standards outlining the General Plan; monitors and analyzes the impact of changes in planning laws; conducts and oversees the preparation of special studies, analyses, and research projects, making conclusions and recommendations for action; meets and works with professional and public groups and other departments to coordinate and effectuate plans; drafts materials to be used in local presentations and public hearings; makes public presentations on advance planning matters to the Planning Board and other bodies; supervises and trains employees.
CURRENT PLANNING: Prepares a variety of reports and forms, including conditional use permits, variances, subdivisions and zone map amendments; performs site plan reviews; performs work in the maintenance and upkeep of the Zoning Ordinance; proposes and drafts revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and subdivision regulations; monitors and analyzes the impact of changes in planning laws; conducts and oversees the preparation of special studies, analyses, and research projects, making conclusions and recommendations for action; meets and works with professional and public groups and other departments to coordinate and effectuate plans; drafts materials to be used in local presentations and public hearings; makes public presentations on current planning matters to the Planning Board and other bodies; supervises and trains employees; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of urban planning practices, including applicable laws and policies regarding planning; the principles, practices and problems of governmental planning; project economics and zoning codes;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; analyze complex planning problems and recommend solutions; design and conduct field surveys and research efforts; organize reports and graphic illustrations; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to make oral presentations.
Education/Training: Two years of progressively responsible experience in planning with some portion of that time in an administrative or supervisory capacity, and graduation from an accredited college with a degree in planning, architecture, engineering, public administration, or related field. NOTE: A Master's Degree in planning may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative Examination Dates For This Recruitment
Week of 12/01/25 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 12/15/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under supervision, to perform professional and technical work in advance and/or current planning; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
ADVANCE PLANNING: Prepares and maintains the General Plan for the future growth and development of the City including data compilation and analysis; prepares long, intermediate and other short range plans for land use; prepares statements of objectives, principles and standards outlining the General Plan; monitors and analyzes the impact of changes in planning laws; conducts and oversees the preparation of special studies, analyses, and research projects, making conclusions and recommendations for action; meets and works with professional and public groups and other departments to coordinate and effectuate plans; drafts materials to be used in local presentations and public hearings; makes public presentations on advance planning matters to the Planning Board and other bodies; supervises and trains employees.
CURRENT PLANNING: Prepares a variety of reports and forms, including conditional use permits, variances, subdivisions and zone map amendments; performs site plan reviews; performs work in the maintenance and upkeep of the Zoning Ordinance; proposes and drafts revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and subdivision regulations; monitors and analyzes the impact of changes in planning laws; conducts and oversees the preparation of special studies, analyses, and research projects, making conclusions and recommendations for action; meets and works with professional and public groups and other departments to coordinate and effectuate plans; drafts materials to be used in local presentations and public hearings; makes public presentations on current planning matters to the Planning Board and other bodies; supervises and trains employees; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of urban planning practices, including applicable laws and policies regarding planning; the principles, practices and problems of governmental planning; project economics and zoning codes;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; analyze complex planning problems and recommend solutions; design and conduct field surveys and research efforts; organize reports and graphic illustrations; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to make oral presentations.
Education/Training: Two years of progressively responsible experience in planning with some portion of that time in an administrative or supervisory capacity, and graduation from an accredited college with a degree in planning, architecture, engineering, public administration, or related field. NOTE: A Master's Degree in planning may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
