About the Department
The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce an open recruitment for a part-time Planning Intern.
If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today!
THE CITY
Atascadero was incorporated on July 2, 1979, and became fully operational on July 1, 1980. The City encompasses an area of about 25 square miles with a population of approximately 30,000. Atascadero is located in San Luis Obispo County, midway between the cities of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. The coast is a scenic twenty-minute drive away, and there are excellent recreational, educational and cultural activities in the immediate and adjacent area.THE DEPARTMENT
This position is assigned to the Planning Division, which is a part of the Community Development Department of the City of Atascadero.
Position Duties
Include, but are not limited to: answering zoning and general planning questions for members of the public at the customer service counter at City Hall and on the phone; completing records requests; filing and records retention; building permit plan checks; site inspections; research; special planning projects; preparation of forms and flyers with basic graphics; preparation of Staff Reports, presentations and environmental documents.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate candidates should have background in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a similar field with at least two (2) years course work completed. Graduate candidates should also have an understanding of Planning policy and concepts. Applicants must demonstrate proficient computer skills in GIS, Microsoft Office and other software suites, together with the ability to quickly learn permit software. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Previous customer service experience is a plus.
Other Qualifications
This position is part-time, generally 20 hours per week with with a flexible schedule M-F between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
