Planning Assistant

DescriptionJob Summary: Under general supervision, collects and tabulates data relating to urban land use, population, and related social and economic characteristics of the City; assists in the analysis of these data for general planning purposes or in connection with zoning problems; performs a variety and range of professional planning work; and does related work as required. Examples of DutiesEssential FunctionsParticipates in activities of long-range and current planning as they relate to urban land use. Compiles, analyzes and interprets data relating to urban land use, population, and related social and economic characteristics of the City; computes statistical documentation.

Provides technical and research assistance in a variety of special studies and general planning/zoning code amendments. Answers inquiries from the public, reviews development proposals for compliance with appropriate regulations. Prepares environmental documents in compliance with CEQA. Prepares written reports and makes oral presentations. Inspects projects in the field to ensure compliance with various related regulations. Assists in graphic support and presentation. Represents the Planning Department at citizens' meetings to inform them of various plans and projects Assists in the interpretation and enforcement of the sign ordinance. Typical QualificationsRequired Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of principles, techniques, and objectives of city planning; statistics, graphic presentations, research methods. Knowledge of graphic illustration; basic economics, sociology, public administration, and engineering design as related to city planning. ExperienceOne year professional planning experience preferably with a state, county, or municipal agency. Experience working with State Planning and Zoning laws, California Environmental Quality Act, graphic tools and microcomputers is highly desirable. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Administration or related field. Physical RequirementsPhysical Profile:

This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications. LicensesOther / Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required. Supplemental InformationThe City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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. The following benefits are offered to permanent fulltime employees only. For part-time employment benefits, the City does not offer any medical, vision or dental benefits for part-time and Limited Service employees. Such employees may elect - voluntary - to participate in such plans, pending payment of full premium as determined by the City.

Additionally, part-time and Limited Service employees do not hold recognized bargaining rights and not eligible for bargained benefits, including administrative leave, vacation pay, sick hours accumulation (with exception of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of paid employment), life insurance, bereavement and tuition reimbursement. Employee Benefits – General EmployeesEffective 07/01/17, in Accordance with Successor Memorandum Of UnderstandingHOLIDAYS - All General City employees receive sixty (60) holiday hours per year, plus 36 floating personal leave hours. Effective 01/01/2019, Floating Holiday Leave shall be increased from 36 hours to 40 hours per calendar year.

Additionally, majority of all City Departments, except Police and Fire, will be closed each year from December 24th to January 1st. VACATION - All full-time employees accrue 80 vacation hours per year, up to 240 hours, and at five years, they receive 40 additional hours. SICK LEAVE - Eight hours per month (96 hours per year) accrued by full-time employees for sick leave. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination.

HEALTH INSURANCE - Effective July 1, 2018, The City's Contribution To Medical Premiums For All New Unit Employees Hired On Or After July 1, 2018, Shall Be Capped In Accordance With The Following ScheduleSingle: $550/month 2-Party: $950/month Family: $1,250/monthEmployees covered by a health insurance plan outside of the City's plan will receive $300/month. Employees hired on or prior to June 30, 2018, receive a City contribution up to the corresponding Los Angeles Region Kaiser rate per month (Employee only, Employee plus one, or Employee plus 2 or more (family) towards health coverage through the Public Employees' Retirement Systems (PERS).

DENTAL PROGRAM - A dental program is offered to all employees at group rates. The City contributes up to $62. 23 per month towards premiums. VISION PLAN – City-paid vision plan for employees only. An employee may enroll eligible dependents at his/her cost. LIFE INSURANCE- The City will provide active employees group term life insurance in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary or $50,000, whichever is greater. LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN- The City covers the entire cost for this premium.

There is a 6-month waiting period before an employee is eligible, and the plan covers up to a maximum of 60% of the employee's gross salary up to the age of 65. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - All General unit employees are covered by this insurance. The employee pays the premium. RETIREMENT – The employee pays the full employee contribution to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The PERS retirement plan is 2% at 62 formula for "New" PERS members and 2% at 60 for "Classic" PERS members. Options include single highest year, military buyback service credit and service credit for unused sick leave.

The City does not participate in Social Security. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT- The City provides a tuition reimbursement program for all regular full-time employees for continuing job-related education. DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City shall match up to fifty dollars ($50. 00) per month for all unit employees who participate in a deferred compensation program. The benefit is conditioned on a matching principle to each employee's deferred compensation account on an employee-employer dollar-for-dollar matching basis. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - Up to 40 hours per occurrence may be granted. BILINGUAL ALLOWANCE - Eligible employees receive $100 per month upon successful completion of bilingual examination.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN – A $100 City and $25 employee contribution made per month toward a retiree health savings plan. SECTION 125 - The City has established a program consistent with Section 125 of the IRS Code, which enables employees to voluntarily use pre-tax earnings for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - The City provides EAP services to full-time employees and their eligible dependents.

THE CITY - West Covina is a city of approximately 110,500 residents, located 20 miles east of Los Angeles, with easy accessibility via freeway to beach and mountain resorts and many other major retail, recreational, educational, and cultural facilities. Acknowledged as the "Headquarters City of the East San Gabriel Valley," West Covina prides itself on the quality of living it offers. The City utilizes the council-manager form of government, and has 339 authorized full-time positions, with an operating budget of about $64 million. 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. 01Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Administration or related field?Bachelor's Degree in PlanningBachelor's Degree in ArchitectureBachelor's Degree in Economics or Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree in related FieldBachelor's Degree in unrelated fieldNo Bachelor's Degree02Do you have one (1) year professional planning experience?Yes, 1 year of professional planning experienceNo, do not have 1 year of professional planning experience. 03Experience working with State Planning and Zoning laws, California Environmental Quality Act, graphic tools and microcomputers is highly desirable but not required.

Do you have experience working with any of the items above?Experience with all: State Planning and Zoning Laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and graphic tools and microcomputers. Experience working with at least one of the items listed. No experience working with the items listed. Required Question