PLANNING ASSOCIATE

City of West Covina

PLANNING ASSOCIATE

SALARY

$33.06 - $42.63 Hourly

$5,731.00 - $7,390.00 Monthly

$68,772.00 - $88,680.00 Annually

LOCATION

City of West Covina, CA

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

2026-016

DEPARTMENT

Planning

OPENING DATE

07/23/2026

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$33.06 - $42.63 Hourly

$5,731.00 - $7,390.00 Monthly

$68,772.00 - $88,680.00 Annually

LOCATION

City of West Covina, CA

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

2026-016

DEPARTMENT

Planning

OPENING DATE

07/23/2026

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Description

Job Summary:

Under general direction participates in activities of current and long-range planning, collects and tabulates data relating to urban land use, population and related social and economic characteristics of the City. Analyzes data for general planning purposes or in connection with zoning problems. Performs a variety and range of professional planning work. May be involved in administrative projects outside normal area of specialization; does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares reports relating to land use and environmental matters; conducts necessary research and investigations; compiles, analyzes and interprets data relating to social and economic trends within the City; reviews a variety of plans for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Meets with developers, business people, homeowners and other representatives concerned with specific projects to discuss land use requirements, applicable laws and regulations and to address problems and complaints.
• Correlates research and reports in cooperation with other departments and agencies pertaining to various planning problems affecting the City.
• Participates and attends in a staff capacity at a variety of meetings including, but not limited to, meetings of the Planning Commission with developers and other outside agencies; makes presentations as necessary regarding various plans and projects.
• Prepares environmental documents and required public notices.
• Processes zoning applications; prepares reports regarding applications for zoning hearings.
• Answers inquiries from public regarding policies of the City and interprets zoning regulations.
• Monitors consultant contracts for the preparation of special studies and environmental documents.
• May assist in developing graphic presentations and perform related work.
• Assists in the interpretation and enforcement of the City's sign ordinance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

Knowledge of the principles, techniques and objectives of city planning, statistics, graphic presentations and research methods. Knowledge of graphic illustration, basic economics, sociology, public administration, and engineering design as related to city planning. Knowledge of California State Planning and Zoning Laws and California Environmental Equality Act is desirable.

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration from an accredited college or university or a related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of responsible professional experience in the field of urban planning preferably with a state, county or municipal agency.

Physical Requirements:

This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.

Other / Special Requirements:

Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: The City provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a position on this site due to a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling (626) 939-8450.

EmployerCity of West Covina

Address

1444 W. Garvey Avenue South

West Covina, California, 91790

Websitehttp://westcovina.org

EmployerCity of West CovinaWebsitehttp://westcovina.orgAddress

1444 W. Garvey Avenue South

West Covina, California, 91790

PLANNING ASSOCIATE Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 The supplemental assessment you are about to complete is part of the examination process and will be thoroughly reviewed. All responses provided will be subject to verification.

I understand that this supplemental assessment is part of the examination process and will be used to determine which candidates are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

• QUESTION 2 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field? If yes, is this information listed under education in your application? (NOTE: You will be required to verify your education level if you continue in the selection process.)

Yes

No

• QUESTION 3 Do you have at least two (2) years of responsible professional experience in the field of urban planning?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 4 Please describe how you meet the requirement of having at least two (2) years of recent planning experience in one or more of the following areas: zoning, historic preservation, design review, redevelopment, and/or planning research. Please respond in 200 words or fewer.

• QUESTION 5 Please describe your experience preparing staff reports and delivering presentations to advisory bodies such as the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, Design Review Board, Advisory Committees, Historic Preservation Commission, and/or City Council. In your response, include the types of projects you presented, your role during public hearings, and how you addressed questions or concerns raised by decision-makers and members of the public.

• QUESTION 6 Please describe your experience working with developers, applicants, community groups, residents, and the general public. In your response, include examples of staffing a public counter, conducting public outreach or workshops, explaining planning regulations, and resolving questions or concerns.

• QUESTION 7 Please describe a complex development project that you processed from application through entitlement. In your response, include your specific role, the entitlement(s) required, the level of environmental review (such as a CEQA exemption, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report), the major issues encountered, and the final outcome.

• Required Question

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