Monday, March 24, 2008

ASSOCIATE PLANNER--Berkeley

City of Berkeley

$69,108 - $82,032 per year plus excellent benefits

The City of Berkeley is seeking a qualified person to serve as an Associate Planner. Current vacancy is in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department. The position performs a variety of tasks primarily related to pedestrian and bicycle programs and planning. The selected staff would be expected to implement the City's Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans, develop funding proposals, manage grants, review pavement legend, striping and signage plans, expand bicycle parking, and develop new programs as directed. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualified applicants may also be considered for future vacancies in the Land Use Planning Division, which administers zoning regulations, reviews development projects and assists the community in its efforts to plan for the City's physical, cultural, environmental, and socio-economic future.

Professional Qualifications: The position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in city, regional, or urban planning or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional planning experience. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis. Must be able to attend evening meetings as required. Experience with local planning, traffic engineering and/or facility design is desirable. Public agency experience is highly desirable.

Applications will be accepted between March 17, 2008 and April 7, 2008 only. Submit applications to the City of Berkeley Human Resources Department. For information regarding the application process, call Human Resources at (510) 981-6888, or visit our website: www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hr.

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