Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

Salary

$108,451.20 - $135,532.80 Annually

Location

Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

202300171

Department

Community Development

Division

Planning

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/29/2026 10:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

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General Purpose:

To perform responsible planning tasks and provide technical assistance to the Planning Department. The Assistant Planner may be assigned to either current or advanced planning divisions. This position may also perform duties within the City's zoning enforcement program. The Assistant Planner will function as a member of the City's planning team.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the entry level class in the professional Planner series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Planner by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to position within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives general supervision from assigned professional or management planning staff.

May exercise technical and/or functional supervision over technical and clerical personnel as appropriate.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have practical experience with planning concepts, including processing discretionary planning applications, providing assistance to the public at the front counter, experience writing and implementing general plan policies, knowledge of the basic principles of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and an ability to manage their workload with moderate supervision. The incumbent should be a good communicator, work well with the public, and be adaptive and versatile in a dynamic work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Provide public counter assistance and respond to inquiries from applicants, the general public and other governmental agencies.
• Perform field investigations and office tasks associated with enforcement of zoning, signing and related municipal regulations.
• Review building plans for conformity to zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Interpret and apply pertinent laws and regulations to planning projects.
• Assist in the enforcement, and administration of zoning, and other related ordinances.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing various planning applications and with the preparation of various reports for policy decisions.
• Assist in compiling and analyzing statistical, economic and other data relating to planning and environmental matters.
• Organize and conduct research studies,
• Assist in preparing elements and revisions to the General Plan consistent with local needs.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports and recommendations.
• Attend meetings of the Planning Commission, City Council and other citizen boards or committees as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, urban development, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in planning or closely related field is desirable and may be substituted for six months of required experience.

Experience:

One year of professional experience in the field of city or regional planning, preferably for a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Theory, principles, practices and trends of city planning.
• Research methods as they apply to the collection, tabulation and analysis of data affecting city planning.
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to municipal planning, zoning and subdivision regulations.
• Statistical analysis as applied to land use, zoning, general plan and transportation studies.
• Government organizations, transportation, communications, public utility systems and landscape architecture as they relate to city planning.

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare and present comprehensive but succinct written and oral reports.
• Make effective presentations in public meetings.
• Compile and analyze statistical, economic and related data pertaining to environmental and planning matters.
• Interpret and apply laws and regulations.

Other Necessary Requirements

Physical Standards:

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to, bend and twist to reach files, walk and stand, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview/oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and/or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age.

The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Human Resources Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, view our benefits summary here.

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Acknowledgement: I understand that the minimum qualifications review will be based solely on the information provided in my employment application. Resumes and other supplemental materials will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the employment application or responding to supplemental questions. It is my responsibility to provide complete and accurate information regarding my education, training, work experience, and qualifications within the application itself. I understand that omissions, misstatements, or falsification of information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. I have read and understand the statement above.

• Yes
• No

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Acknowledgement: I understand that I may use AI or other tools to assist with drafting responses; however, all responses must accurately reflect my own education, training, work experience, skills, and accomplishments. Responses will be evaluated based on the specificity, relevance, and depth of my actual experience. I certify that the information provided in my supplemental questionnaire is truthful, accurate, and my own. I have read and understand the statement above.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess the equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in planning, urban development, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in the field of city or regional planning?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have in the field of city or regional planning for a public agency?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

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In 300 words or less, describe your experience providing planning assistance to the public.

Required Question

Employer City of Dublin (CA)

Address 100 Civic Plaza Drive

Dublin, California, 94568

Phone 925-833-6650

Website http://www.dublin.ca.gov