Associate Planner

Have you ever thought about a career in Urban Planning?

• Are you interested in working on a variety of complex projects and gain an opportunity to grow your career in urban planning?
• Are you experienced in a variety of land use, development, or environmental issues?
• Do you have excellent project management and writing skills?
• Are you interested in participating in re-envisioning Simi Valley into a vibrant self-sustaining City?

Then we may have an exciting opportunity for you!

Details:

• Full-time regular position, the schedule consists of a 9/80 work schedule
• Salary range $81,692.83 - $104,742.56 annually with Excellent Benefits (see below)
  • This position will receive a four percent (4%) cost of living increase effective April 2024. The new salary range effective April 2024, will be $84,960.54- $108,932.26 annually

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• An AICP certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on different projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
• Ability to conduct public counter operations and provide code interpretations.
• Excellent writing skills, a highly articulate oral communicative style, and the ability to clearly explain complex issues to a wide variety of constituents.
• Ability to produce professional quality comprehensive staff reports and related documents.
• Ability to function in a fast fast-paced municipal environment.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in which medical is fully paid for most plans (including family coverage) as specified in the current employee group contract, a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, and many additional benefits including:

• Retirement/Pension:
  • 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013), 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and single-highest year final compensation.
  • 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members, 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and three-year average highest final compensation.
  • 401(k) with a Roth option; City match up to $200 per month. Employees may also participate in a 457 plan.
  • The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.
  • The City contributes $200/month to a health care reimbursement program for retiree medical.
• Health Insurance: Coverage available as early as the 1st of the month following the start date. A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program. After the City contribution of $157 per month and up to $2,269.44 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” Health insurance costs the employee $0 to $218.04 per month for family coverage depending on the plan chosen. “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Prescription Drug Plan: Major retail options and mail order program.
• Dental Insurance: After the City contribution of up to $100 per month, Dental insurance from Delta Dental costs the employee $0 to $31.10 per month for family coverage depending on the plan chosen.
• Vision Insurance: After the City contribution of $19.80 per month, Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $2.66 per month for family coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems, provided by Aetna.
• Optional Insurance from AFLAC: Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital, and critical care.
• Paid Leave:
  • 227.5 (28.44, 8-hour days) hours per year of paid time off (one bank of time that combines vacation and sick leave) which has the option to be cashed out. Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
  • 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans provided at City expense.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per year.
• Alternative Work Schedules: Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule with alternative Monday or Friday off.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a background investigation and may also include a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.

Ready to apply?

Click apply and attach a current resume! Complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.

Selection Process: Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process. The eligibility list for hire will be determined by the supplemental questions.

This recruitment is open until filled. The first review date will occur on January 26, 2024.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214.

Reasonable Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

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