Assistant Planner

The City of Reno is hiring an Assistant Planner, an entry-level role requiring a Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning and one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing land use plans, meeting with stakeholders, conducting field investigations, and preparing reports. The position is office-based with some travel for site investigations.
Job Description:

An Assistant Planner is an entry-level position in the City of Reno's planning department.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning and one year of experience in urban or regional planning and zoning. Possession of a valid driver's license is also required.

Main Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed long-range land use plans and policies for the city.
• Meet with stakeholders, research, and analyze trends to gather input and information.
• Organize information into written plans and present them to the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Assist developers, the general public, and other stakeholders with inquiries regarding land development and zoning policies and procedures.
• Conduct field investigations of proposed developments or land use to ensure compliance with code requirements.
• Create and present text amendment recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Assist in the development of GIS data and update the GIS database to include changes in land use and zoning.
• Prepare statistical reports and develop alternatives to resolve planning problems and accomplish planning objectives.
• Review building permits, tentative and final maps for subdivisions, developments, site plans, and other planning proposals.
• Cordinate review by multiple City departments to ensure all deadlines are met and review comments are clear, consistent, and concise.

Working Conditions:

This is an office-based position with some travel from site to site and exposure to an outdoor field environment.