Small Team – Big Opportunity

• "As a parent, I like the flexible schedule. I can start at 7:00 a.m. and be done by 4:00 p.m. to be with my children”.
• “There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me”.
• “I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees.”
• “I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City.”
• “Flexibility in my schedule and easy-going employees.

What you will do:

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  Confer with and advise other staff, architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the general public regarding City development policies and standards; provide customer service at the public counter and over the phone.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to higher-level planning staff.
• Accept applications for development; enter data into a computer; check commercial, industrial and residential development plans to determine compliance with appropriate conditions of approval regulations and policies; process administrative and discretionary permits and minor variances.
• Participate in the preparation or review of environmental impact and planning reports, yearly Department of Finance Report, monthly census report of building activity, yearly infrastructure report and quarterly development status report; with supervision, prepare initial studies; may make recommendations on special studies and compile information.
• Participate in the environmental review process of proposed development.
• Conduct planning research; prepare reports; prepare and maintain graphics and maps.
• Collect, record, and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database; research and draft various ordinances for review.
• Process minor lot line adjustment applications, sign permit applications, zoning clearances, and landscape plans and invoices.
• Perform site visits of proposed site projects; survey neighborhoods for land uses.
• Research and prepare a variety of documents, briefs, and correspondence on planning activities.
• As assigned, assume responsibility for code and condition compliance related duties.
• Process and issue home occupation, business registration and vendor permits, and develop and maintain related files and correspondence.
• Provide regular reports to the Department Head on the status of development applications and code compliance activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate records, files, and databases for entitlement processing, including key deadlines for action and expiration dates for permits.

• May make public presentations and present oral reports on planning information and activities.
• Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What we would like you to have:

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Basic site planning and architectural design techniques and methods.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Applicable City, State, and Federal codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, building construction and property maintenance.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Prepare maps and basic landscape, building layout, and architectural drawings.
• Learn laws underlying general plans, zoning, and land divisions.
• Learn applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Learn to interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.
• Interpret and utilize current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning.
• Perform basic plan checking activities. Conduct site inspections.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers, and copiers.
• Enter data into a computer at a speed necessary for successful performance.
• Respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

The City of Moorpark offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:
Health, dental, and vision insurance:

• Medical insurance is through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) which offers PPO and HMO plans. The City pays 90% of the PERS Platinum Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Plan family rate towards whichever plan the employee chooses. An employee may convert up to a maximum of $300 per month of the medical insurance allowance to cash out or deposit in deferred compensation each month if not used for medical insurance cost.
• 100% of dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and dependents is paid by the City.