The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking an Assistant Planner with strong technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, a customer service orientation, and a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving to be part of the Current Planning Team. WHAT YOU'LL DO:Review and evaluate land use development proposals. Perform plan review, issue permits and assist developers, engineers, architects and other customers at the planning counter. Review development projects for design, layout, parking, architecture, landscape and compliance with zoning code. Write planning staff reports for Community Development Director or Planning Commission hearings. Perform entitlement/background research regarding developments. Process zoning clearances, home occupations, temporary use permits, and short term rentals. Process minor entitlements for Residential, Industrial, and Commercial developments. Assistant senior planning staff with processing more complex discretionary project. Respond to public inquiries at the planning counter, via email or phone. PAYROLL/ CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Planner, Assistant SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Planner in that it performs standard technical review of development proposals and related documentation to determine code and standard compliance. WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 6:00 PM and every other Saturday, 8:00 - 5:00 PM. Staff will work some evenings. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. Essential Functions (This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)Provides customer service and assistance by responding to in-person public inquiries and requests, or by phone or email communications; reviews requests and determines applicable code section or design standard and responds by providing appropriate information. Reviews development project documents and specifications to determine zoning code compliance related to design, layout, parking, architecture and/or landscaping. Reviews and troubleshoots development proposal issues; coordinates and confers with department representatives to assess issues and determine required modifications. Performs plan checks to assess zoning code and policy compliance for building and architectural design; interprets development standards and identifies compliance issues; performs research to address entitlement history or conditions of approval and impact on development proposals. Prepares planning staff reports for City Council and/or Planning Commission hearings; performs research, gathers detailed information, prepares narrative and backup information for staff recommendations. Reviews and evaluates applications; confers with other departments; monitors compliance with related code and standards; processes zone clearances, home occupations and temporary use permits. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field (Must be attached to your application)EXPERIENCE: No experience is required for this position. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing General Information