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Role Overview

The Confidential Client is seeking a motivated, collaborative Assistant Planner to join the Community Development Department — Planning Division in Glendora, CA. This entry-level professional position blends front-counter customer service with hands-on current planning and development review work. You will contribute to projects that shape the community and support thoughtful, sustainable development.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct current and long-range planning assignments; evaluate data and propose methods to resolve zoning, general plan, and environmental issues.
• Review development plans for architectural, zoning, and general plan compliance; perform field surveys and follow-up inspections.
• Prepare staff reports, environmental reviews (CEQA-related documentation such as negative declarations), and special planning studies.
• Advise applicants, architects, engineers, developers, and the public on city development procedures and zoning requirements.
• Assist Planning Commission, City Council, and other committees by preparing materials, graphic presentations, and making presentations as needed.
• Coordinate with consultants, internal departments, and state/county/federal agencies; schedule and manage project review committee meetings.
• Review business license applications for zoning compliance; participate in contract negotiations and monitor contract provisions.
• May provide lead supervision to interns or support staff on assigned projects.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in planning, architecture, environmental design, landscape architecture, or a related field, plus two years of related work experience — OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with planning principles, CEQA, Subdivision Map Act, site planning, and architectural review.
• Ability to read plans and maps (including grading plans) and apply relevant laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with the public and presenting to commissions.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class C California driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary range (provided by employer): $73,846–$89,760 per year

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Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail in plan review and field inspections.
• Experience preparing staff reports, graphical presentations, and environmental documentation.
• Comfortable coordinating across departments and with external consultants and agencies.

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Location

Glendora, CA — on-site municipal planning work with public-facing responsibilities.

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Additional Details

• Industry: Engineering (municipal planning / public sector)
• This is an entry-level professional position in the planning series; assignments become more complex with experience.
• The Confidential Client (municipal employer) will make final hiring decisions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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