Salary : $83,976.00 - $117,132.00 Annually Location : City of Redondo Beach, CA Job Type: Full-Time Department: Community Development Division: Planning Services Opening Date: 05/09/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Professional & Supervisory Association DEFINITIONCome join the City of Redondo Beach Planning Division of the Community Services Department as our next Associate Planner or Assistant Planner! Under direction, the Associate Planner or Assistant Planner perform complex professional planning duties as well as other related duties. The successful candidate may be offered either the or the position depending upon qualifications. APPLICATION PROCESS:Applications will be accepted online only until the position is filled. All applicants must attach a current resume. First application review will begin June 12, 2025. SALARY: Associate Planner: $6,998.00 - $9,761.00 Monthly Assistant Planner: $6,067.00 - $8,466.00 MonthlyA two percent (2%) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be effective the first full pay period in January 2026. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS Sample duties for each classification are included below. For a full list of duties, responsibilities, and expectations, please click the respective links to review the entire set of class specifications. ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Conducts sociological and economic studies and other research activities on a variety of current and/or advanced planning issues; compiles and analyzes data on land use; prepares reports and makes recommendations concerning research data; assesses environmental impacts and prepares official population estimates and projections; prepares and administers revisions to planning and zoning regulations; analyzes and recommends action on applications for zone changes, zone variances, and conditional use permits; participates in the administration and enforcement of zoning and planning regulations; drafts Planning Commission agenda items; acts as technical advisor to other staff personnel as required; attends meetings and represents the Department; provides information to and consults with the public; performs other related duties as assigned. ASSISTANT PLANNER: In current planning: Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data relating to social and economic trends; tabulates statistical and other data concerning urban land use, population, housing, business, industry, and economic characteristics; prepares maps, charts and graphs to interpret various planning studies; processes plans submitted for review; reviews zone change requests and assists in the preparation of planning and zoning regulations; coordinates zoning enforcement with other departments; suggests revisions to zoning regulations; drafts reports; answers public inquiries regarding zoning and planning matters by telephone, mail, or in person; attends meetings and training sessions. In advanced planning: conducts research, analyzes information, and drafts reports regarding zoning and General Plan amendments and other advanced planning issues; provides staff support to Preservation Commission, including conducting research and drafting reports regarding historic preservation matters; attends meeting and makes oral presentations before the Planning Commission, Preservation Commission, City Council, and other groups; compiles and disseminates census and other demographic information and forecasts; operates automated mapping/geographic information system; performs other special studies as needed; responds to public inquiries regarding planning and zoning information; provides back-up support for current planning activities as needed. Both positions perform related duties as needed. CLASSIFICATION: Both positions are exempt under the laws of Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions and are included in the City's Civil Service System. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click the respective position links below to review the full list of required qualifications: Associate Planner Assistant Planner These positions require knowledge of the principles of management including but not limited to the principles and practices of effective supervision, training, and performance evaluation and governmental planning; research methods as applied to the collection, tabulation, and analysis of data affecting planning activities. In addition, they require the ability to medical standards for the class prescribed; compile, analyze, and evaluate data; learn and apply applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations to planning activities; safely and effectively perform required duties; reason logically and creatively; demonstrate initiative; communicate effectively in writing and orally; work independently and on project matrix teams; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Associate Planner Graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree in planning or related field. Assistant Planner Graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree in a related field. REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: Associate Planner At least three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience in governmental planning. Additional professional level governmental planning experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years. A master's degree in planning or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Assistant Planner At least one (1) cumulative year of full-time paid experience performing related occupational duties and exercising authority comparable to that required of the class. Additional related occupational experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: These positions require possession of a valid California Driver License. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination. Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified. The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date. Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process. Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. For full information regarding salary & benefits, please refer to the Professional & Supervisory Association Memorandum of Understanding by clicking Note: All Miscellaneous employees pay in to Social Security and Medicare (7.65%). City employees do not pay in to California State Disability (SDI). The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 01 Are you currently in possession of a valid California Driver's License? Yes No I possess a valid out-of-state Driver License 02 Please indicate your highest level of education completed. Some High School High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Some College or Community College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree 03 How many total years of full-time paid professional work experience in governmental planning or a similar field do you possess? Less than 1 year 1 to less than 2 years 2 to less than 3 years 3 to less than 4 years 4 to less than 5 years 5 to less than 6 years 6 to less than 7 years 7 or more years 04 Briefly describe how your work experience, education, and/or training qualify you for this position. Required Question