Top 35 Urban planner Jobs in Glendale Ca

Planning Technician or Assistant Planner I
City of Santa Clarita —Santa Clarita, CA
- $34.83 - $51.58 an hour
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Associate Planner (Part Time)
Willdan —Los Angeles, CA
- $37.50 - $45.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Senior Urban Planner
Ulteig Engineers —Los Angeles, CA
- $118,500 - $160,600 a year
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
Research Analyst, Real Estate
HR&A Advisors —Los Angeles, CA
- $71,800 - $79,825 a year
- Overtime
- Office
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Environmental Planner I
Arcadis —Los Angeles, CA
- $70,304 - $89,424 a year
- Hybrid work
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
1d
Analyst, Housing
HR&A Advisors —Los Angeles, CA
- $83 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
4d
Analyst, Real Estate
HR&A Advisors —Los Angeles, CA
- $83,200 - $98,571 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Environmental Planner 2
HDR —Los Angeles, CA
- $76,000 - $113,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Environmental Planner
Stantec —Pasadena, CA
- $84,700 - $122,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
8d
Senior Planner (Part Time)
Willdan —Los Angeles, CA
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Transportation Planner - Monterey Park, CA
LOCHNER, an Egis Company —Monterey Park, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Senior Analyst, Housing
HR&A Advisors —Los Angeles, CA
- $105,100 - $122,673 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
4d
Program Director - Transportation Planning
Parsons —Pasadena, CA
- $157,500 - $283,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
11d
Senior Planner / Urban Designer
Steinberg Hart —Los Angeles, CA
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Transportation Planning Deputy Project Manager
HDR —Los Angeles, CA
- $101,000 - $144,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Planner
BPR Consulting Group LLC —Bell, CA
- $40 - $62 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
West Region Urban Design, Planning and Landscape Architecture Cross Sector Lead
HDR —Los Angeles, CA
- $184,104 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Deputy Project Manager - Environmental Planner
Stantec —Los Angeles, CA
- $94,300 - $146,700 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Los Angeles Office Director
Toole Design Group LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $140,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Project Manager I – Planning
HNTB Corporation —Los Angeles, CA
- $126,942.61 - $215,816.57 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Team management

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Planning Technician or Assistant Planner I

City of Santa Clarita -
Santa Clarita, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$34.83 - $51.58 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Bachelor's degree in geography
Urban Planning
Land use law in public permitting
Report writing
Microsoft Excel
Email customer support
Microsoft Outlook
Geography
Legal analysis
Presentation software
Phone communication
California Environmental Quality Act
Urban planning studies (research activities)
Professional ethics
Bachelor's degree in urban planning
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
In-person customer service
Urban planning
Filing
Technical report writing
Public Administration
Analysis skills
Math
Bachelor's degree
Non-CDL Class C
Zoning regulations
Land use studies
Conflict management
Data entry

Full Job Description

Description/Duties and Responsibilities

Planning Technician

$34.83 - $42.33/hour

Steps 1 - 5

Assistant Planner I

$42.43 - $51.58/hour

Steps 1 - 5

The City of Santa Clarita is hiring one position at either a Planning Technician or an Assistant Planner I level, depending on skill level and qualifications.

The Planning Technician is responsible for assisting customers at the public counter and on the phone with planning questions regarding small residential and commercial projects; reviewing over-the-counter permits; intake of entitlement applications and preparing invoices; identifying zoning and associated development standards; conducting research and planning studies; supporting division permitting and counter operations; and may make public presentations on a variety of planning issues.

The Assistant Planner I position is responsible for assisting customers at the public counter, through the City’s online plan review system, and on the phone with planning questions for more complex residential and commercial projects; reviewing subdivisions, zoning, and development requests; performing planning studies; interpreting code requirements and suggesting improvements; and presenting to the Planning Commission on a variety of planning issues.

Planning Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides assistance to customers at the public counter and on the phone; responds to questions pertaining to subdivision, zoning, and development requests
Reviews over-the-counter permits, entitlement applications, and plot plans; initiates the land use entitlement process by gathering application materials and creating project files; prepares case files for distribution; prepares planning-related correspondence
Maintains planning files for the division; tracks and orders supplies for the planning counter; inputs planning data into an online database
Performs planning studies, conducts research, does site surveys, and prepares reports pertaining to the General Plan, Unified Development Code, environmental assessments, annexations, and population projections
Provides information to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff for the development of graphs and maps
Attends community, City Council, and Planning Commission meetings and makes presentations on a variety of planning issues as needed
Establishes positive working relationships with developers, community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public
Performs other duties as assigned

Assistant Planner I Duties and Responsibilities:

Responds to questions pertaining to subdivision, zoning, and development requests; provides assistance to customers at the public counter and on the phone; confers with developers, building designers, contractors, architects, and the general public on planning-related matters
Interprets planning policies, laws, and ordinances; reviews planning proposals; establishes conditions for project approval to ensure compliance with these policies, laws, and ordinances
Issues home occupancy permits, conditional and minor use permits, oak tree permits, and other over-the-counter permits
Performs planning studies, conducts research and analysis, and writes technical planning reports pertaining to the General Plan, Unified Development Code, environmental assessments, annexations, and population projections
Prepares planning documents, including staff reports, resolutions, and environmental review documents
Conducts site surveys and formulates site design alternatives within the regulations of the Unified Development Code
Attends community, City Council, and Planning Commission meetings and makes presentations on a variety of planning issues
Establishes positive working relationships with developers, community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public
Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Planning Technician Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience providing customer service in person and on the phone, preferably within a municipal planning environment, is desirable
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
A valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions

Assistant Planner I Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field
One year of professional planning experience in public or private sector, preferably in a planning organization, is desirable
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
A valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of land use, planning, and zoning policies and processes, and the ability to use this knowledge to explain regulations and policies to customers and review and evaluate development plans
The ability to review and evaluate planning, zoning, and development plans and recommend workable solutions
Familiarity with the Subdivision Map Act and the California Environmental Quality Act
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work in an environment with constant interruptions, consistently meet deadlines, and be flexible to changing priorities
Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create planning-related correspondence, reports, and presentations
Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare technical correspondence, reports, and PowerPoint presentations pertaining to planning principles
Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to make clear presentations regarding complex planning issues, and communicate effectively with employees and the public in a way that represents a positive City image to the public, employees, and the development community
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with people in a tactful, professional, and helpful manner
Strong conflict management skills and the ability to effectively address and resolve customer concerns at the counter, on the phone, and by email
Strong work ethic and the ability to conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with developers, community organizations, state and local agencies, City staff, and the public
Strong analytical skills and the ability to review and evaluate development plans and prepare graphic displays to illustrate planning data
Strong mathematical skills and the ability to read figures quickly and accurately, and solve mathematical calculations
The ability to drag and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. . If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.

For more information and to apply online please visit www.santaclarita.gov.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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