Salary : $73,507.20 - $88,801.44 Annually
Location : City Hall - 207 Harvard Avenue Claremont, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-035
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2029 1:00 PM Pacific
The PositionThe Assistant Planner will perform professional-level work in current planning, advanced planning, zoning and design, historic preservation, environmental review under CEQA, and special studies as assigned.
The Assistant Planner will conduct project research, compile information, prepare reports, and provide recommendations relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Other exciting duties include: design review, reviewing current planning applications for consistency with City codes and policies, gathering and maintaining demographic, economic, and land use data; researching, analyzing, and interpreting trends; reviewing development proposals for conformance with applicable policies and regulations; performing inspections and related fieldwork as necessary; preparing graphic displays; researching and drafting ordinances for review. The successful candidate will check commercial, institutional, and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance in coordination with Building, Fire Protection, and other agencies and confer with and advise Architects, Builders, Attorneys, Contractors, Engineers, and the general public regarding development policies and standards.
Some of the higher profile planning projects underway include the implementation of the Village Expansion (mixed-use) Specific Plan, Future Village Light Rail Station; Claremont Hills (residential) specific plan; a new hotel, residential and institutional projects. Work may also include General Plan update work; Implementing a proposed Citywide Historic Preservation Ordinance; creation of the Mountain View Commercial Center Specific Plan; a variety of proposed affordable housing developments; and environmental support for various City initiated projects.
Hours of work hours are generally Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Assistant Planner will attend Commission meetings in the evenings, and other evening/weekend meetings or special events as required.
Ideal CandidateAny combination of education and training demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning or a related field.
Experience: Possess knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and redevelopment.
Licenses: A valid California driver's license and good driving record are required.
Highly Desirable: Municipal experience and knowledge in planning, zoning, development and general law, CEQA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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Additional InformationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTThe Community Development Department is responsible for managing and coordinating the work effort of three operating divisions: Planning, Engineering, and Building. To deliver the high-quality services necessary to fulfill the needs of the City Council and the citizens, the department has an annual operating budget of $5.2 million and 22 full-time employees encompassing all divisions
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Do you have a valid California Class C Drivers' License and good driving record?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in urban or reginal planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field considered useful in City planning?
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Do you have municipal experience?
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Describe your experience in completing plan reviews for compliance with zoning codes and policies? Include how you draft and communicate corrections to applicants?
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