Associate Planner

JOB The Associate Planner performs a wide range of advanced professional level planning tasks; serves as a lead planner on specific projects as well as instructing and reviewing the work of assigned staff. Incumbents in this position perform the more complex professional level and technical duties of the Planning Division.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Positions in this class are at the advanced journey-professional level in the planning series. Incumbents perform the more complex professional-level and technical duties of the Planning Division, including development of proposed codes. Some assignments are large, long-term projects which require research skills and organizational abilities to complete. Positions in this class have considerable independence in selecting work methods from a variety of standard methods or procedures. Instructions given by the supervisor generally do not provide all of the information needed to complete the assignment. Incumbents are expected to resolve most problems confronted through the application of judgment and precedent, referring to the supervisor those which involve the establishment of new procedures or which involve solutions which are inconsistent with departmental procedures and policies.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING

CONDITIONSWork is primarily sedentary. Willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Incumbent is required to travel within and out of City to attend meetings.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREA

City application form and supplemental questionnaire MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. All other employment inquires can be made by calling 760-726-1340. Application materials may be obtained online at: www.vista.gov/jobs.

SELECTION

PROCESSCandidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.•

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTSRecruitment Closes - Sunday, May 10th, 2026Oral Board Interview - Week of May 18th•Please note, all dates and/or timeframes are subject to change.