Associate Planner (Planner) - Current Planning

The City of Oxnard is seeking a full-time Associate Planner for its Community Development Department in Oxnard, California. The role involves reviewing development proposals, managing projects, and engaging with community stakeholders. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of planning experience. This in-office job offers work-life balance, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
• Join a team where you can enjoy work-life balance and do meaningful work
• Receive a competitive annual salary plus generous benefits
• Join an organization where you can experience career growth

About The City of Oxnard

The City of Oxnard is an employer of choice for both job seekers and professionals seeking a thriving and fulfilling career. Nestled along the stunning coastline, this beautiful coastal city offers a wealth of employment opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and passions. As an employer, the City of Oxnard prioritizes creating an environment that nurtures innovation, encourages collaboration, and fosters professional growth.

One of the key factors that sets the City of Oxnard apart is its unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of its employees, the City fosters a workplace culture that celebrates diversity in all its forms. By embracing different backgrounds, ideas, and talents, the City of Oxnard cultivates an atmosphere of respect and collaboration that fuels creativity and drives excellence.

To read more about us, please visit oxnard.org.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Associate Planner to join our Community Development Department team in Oxnard, California. This is an in-office position, working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the city’s urban development, engaging with community stakeholders, and supporting the delivery of current planning projects.

Associate Planner (Planner)

Reporting to the Planning & Environmental Services Manager, the Associate Planner will be responsible for reviewing development proposals, processing entitlement applications, and providing front-line planning services to applicants and the community.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Reviewing and processing ministerial and discretionary entitlement applications
• Acting as project manager for small to mid-sized development proposals
• Reviewing development projects for compliance with zoning regulations and land use policies
• Preparing staff reports and delivering presentations to boards, commissions, and City Council
• Performing plan reviews, issuing permits, and assisting customers at the planning counter
• Preparing environmental assessments in accordance with CEQA
• Responding to public inquiries via email, phone, and in person
• Conducting site visits and inspections to support project evaluations
• Supporting special planning projects and maintaining project tracking systems
• Collaborating with community members, developers, and internal stakeholders

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Economics, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, along with a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Associate Planner (Planner)

To be considered, you must have 2+ years of professional planning experience.

Additionally, the following skills, experience, and background will be highly valued:
• Demonstrated experience working at a public-facing planning counter or in a similar customer service capacity
• Experience processing entitlement applications and preparing staff reports
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with community members and developers
• Interest in developing project management skills and advancing within the planning profession

As our ideal candidate, you will be clear and confident communicators, with strong public speaking and presentation skills that allow you to effectively engage with community members, developers, City leadership, and internal stakeholders. You will bring excellent time management abilities, a proactive mindset, and the capacity to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for planning professionals who thrive on community engagement, collaboration, and meaningful conversations. If you are ready to make a visible impact, build positive relationships, and help shape the future of the City of Oxnard, we want to hear from you.

About the Benefits

As recognition for all your hard work and determination, you can look forward to the following annual salary:
• Senior Planner - $73,257.39 - $109,886.19

Associate Planners will also receive the following generous benefits:
• 9/80 schedule - every other Friday off
• CalPERS Retirement – “Classic” members: 2% at 55 and “New” members: 2% at 62. Employees pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City does not participate in Social Security
• 1% contribution to deferred compensation program
• Eligibility for 3.5% educational incentive with qualifying Master’s degree
• Generous health and dental coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Vacation leave accrued at a rate of 4.39 to 8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service
• Sick leave accrued at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays off per year

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!