Date Posted:

October 27, 2016

Salary:

$75,930.14 – $91,354.64 Annually

Description:

The City of Walnut Creek is recruiting for an Assistant Planner - Housing Programs in the Housing Programs/Policy Planning section of the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department.

Under general supervision, the Assistant Planner – Housing Programs position provides technical staff support and performs a variety of research, technical and related project and administrative work in support of the affordable housing programs and long range planning activities, and related work as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in housing, urban planning, public administration, or a related field including any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below.
• Knowledge of affordable housing policies, practices and regulations.
• Experience with affordable housing finance and federal housing and grant programs preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and policies, and best practices and principles, related to housing, planning, and zoning.
• Knowledge of statistics and research methods employed in collection and evaluation of data.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting technical data and documents.
• Skill in reading and interpreting applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Skill in collecting, recording, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Skill in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing; making presentations; and preparing clear, concise, and accurate written materials.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work.
• Skill in applying housing, zoning, and urban planning principles and methods to local problems.

How to Apply:

Applications and answers to the Supplemental Questions are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016.

Applicants must apply online at www.walnut-creek.org to be eligible for consideration. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an appraisal interview tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2016.

Filing Deadline:

5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016