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CSG Consultants

Staffing and consulting for municipal services

Urban/Assistant Planner

Urban PlanningPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USA$33.06 - $37

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least six months of professional urban planning experience, or an internship with a municipality or other local government agency, supplemented by a bachelor's degree with major coursework in urban planning, architecture, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of research and data collection methods.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of planning and zoning administration.
  • Knowledge of environmental protection regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act.
  • Knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to land use, including the Williamson Act and historic preservation programs.
  • Knowledge of effective report writing and presentation techniques.
  • Knowledge of statistics and mathematics applicable to planning and property development.
  • Knowledge of common computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, internet, video conferencing, and geographic information systems.
  • Ability to learn planning and zoning administration principles, concepts, and techniques.
  • Ability to review project descriptions, plans, or field conditions and apply policy and code provisions to determine conformance.
  • Ability to interpret the General Plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision code, and other policy documents.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare clear, concise reports.
  • Ability to communicate rules and procedures tactfully and effectively, manage several projects or issues simultaneously, and work respectfully with the public, agencies, and staff.
  • Ability to speak and write effectively.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Ability to travel to client jobsites.
  • A valid driver's license must be maintained if assigned to a position requiring business-related driving.

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior staff in administering subdivision and land use regulations.
  • Advise applicants and property owners on filing land use review applications, including mapping and compiling data for General Plan, zoning, subdivision, variance, use permit, environmental review, and design review matters.
  • Review planning project and permit applications and plans for completeness, applicable-code compliance, and consistency with development and design standards.
  • Process applications and non-structural plans needed to issue permits.
  • File, route, and track applications and permit documents for City departments and staff, and coordinate with regulatory agencies and others concerned with proposed developments.
  • Conduct site inspections and field investigations.
  • Support the Permit Center and coordinate with property owners, project developers, public officials, and consultants in reviewing development plans.
  • Assist with review for compliance with state or local Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance requirements.
  • Act as project manager for routine planning applications.
  • Conduct architectural reviews and develop special studies as needed.
  • Maintain planning data using computer software programs.
  • Prepare graphics, public notices, and distribution lists for public hearings or meetings.
  • Respond to public inquiries and resolve issues about City planning and zoning procedures and permits at the public counter, by phone, or by email.
  • Research and provide information to City staff and the public about land use issues and standard environmental documentation.
  • Develop special studies and general reports.
  • Represent the municipality at planning advisory committees, other committees, and agencies as needed.
  • Prepare reports and draft ordinances for City staff, City Council, the Zoning Administrator, and the Planning Commission.
  • Prepare correspondence and similar documents to fulfill policy and legal requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

About the Company

CSG Consultants

Staffing and consulting for municipal services

CSG Consultants provides staffing and professional services to California public agencies, offering part-time and full-time professionals in building plan review, inspections, fire prevention, civil/structural design, development and map review, construction management, planning and environmental work, code enforcement, sustainability support, and IT services. Its staff integrate with agency teams to perform plan reviews, inspections, code enforcement, and project management on locale-specific tasks. The company differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on public-sector work, offering a broad turnkey suite of municipal services under an employee-owned model with offices across California. Its goal is to help public agencies operate smoothly and meet regulatory and community requirements through reliable, skilled staffing and services.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Foster City, CA
Founded
1991

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