PLANNING AIDE

Job Description:

PLANNING AIDE

Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, May 9, 2025 through 4:30 pm, Friday, May 23, 2025.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, performs a variety of para-professional level urban planning assignments in municipal planning, environmental review, and redevelopment and housing. Assists Planners with performing clerical tasks including, cataloguing, filing, and indexing maps and plans; assists in the collection of research and analysis of data; responds to inquiries from the general public, development community, and the City officials and staff; maintains and updates various contracts, records, reports, and resources; assist staff with the preparation of written reports and recommendations related to zoning, land use, and other related fields; assists in interpreting provisions of ordinances, municipal codes and regulations; may contact filed surveys; performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of landscape architecture, engineering, urban and/or public policy, geography, urban planning, architecture, environmental design, or a closely related (proof required)*.

OR
Two years of full-time equivalent recent paid experience working in sustainability, urban planning/design, landscape architecture, environmental design or related field.
OR
Any combination of related education or experience totaling two years.**

**One year of education equals 24 semester units/36 quarter units from an accredited college or university. (proof required)*

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proof submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Candidates must possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, methods, and procedures of urban and regional planning, development, and zoning;
• Knowledge of research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development;
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of data collection;
• Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment including related computer hardware and software;
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, and punctuation;
• Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and use of good judgment to make sound recommendations within established guidelines;
• Skill in organizing work assignments, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines;
• Ability to interpret basic planning and zoning programs to the general public;
• Ability Interpret laws, codes, ordinances and regulations regarding general plans, zoning and land division;
• Ability to use map drafting and commercial art instruments and materials;
• Ability to interpret State and City regulation and ordinances;
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and their application to planning work;
• Ability to work with co-workers and members of the public through effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, organize and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and prepare routine reports;
• Ability to review applications and plans for compliance with ordinances, and departmental policies and
  procedures;
• Ability to learn applicable environmental laws and regulations and methods of assessment;
• Ability to assist in processing and filing current planning cases by checking for completeness of applicant submittal documents and notifying applicants when additional information is required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS
Application Packet and Supplemental Application ....................................... Qualifying
Occupational Exam ............................................................................................... 100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EA2NN-25 SR: PA CSC 05/08/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$25.49 - $35.51 Hourly