Job Description: This position is responsible for assisting customers at the public counter and on the phone with planning questions; reviewing over-the-counter permits, entitlement applications, and plot plans; conducting research and planning studies; and making public presentations on a variety of planning issues. Job Responsibilities: Tracks and reports case and development data for monthly and annual reporting and sharing with other organizations/agencies upon request Performs planning studies, conducts research, site surveys, and prepares reports pertaining to the General Plan, Unified Development Code, environmental assessments, annexations, and population projections Maintains planning files for the division; tracks and orders forms and supplies for the planning counter; inputs planning data into an online database Reviews over-the-counter permits, entitlement applications, and plot plans; initiates the land use entitlement process by gathering application materials and creating project files; prepares case files for distribution; prepares planning-related correspondence Provides assistance to customers on the phone and at the public counter; responds to questions pertaining to subdivision, zoning, and development requests Provides information to GIS staff for the development of graphs and maps Attends community meetings, City Council meetings, and Planning Commission meetings, and assists with presentations on a variety of planning issues Establishes positive working relationships with developers, community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public Qualification & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban studies, geography or a related field Possession of a valid Class C California driver license Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered A minimum of one year experience providing customer service in person and on the phone, preferably within a municipal planning environment Job Details: Company: City of Santa Clarita Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Santa Clarita, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com