Associate Planner Limited Term

JOB P O S T I N G – San Francisco Redevelopment Agency

Associate Planner – Limited Term Assignment
Biweekly Salary Range: $2,801 - $3,405
(Pending Budget Approval)

Filing Deadline: May 14, 2008 -COB

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The San Francisco Redevelopment Agency seeks an Associate Planner to assist in the preparation and/or review of redevelopment plan adoption documents, land use and zoning controls, urban design documents, graphic materials, financial analyses, and environmental review documents. The Associate Planner will also assist with public outreach processes, including organizing and facilitating public workshops and presenting to community groups and policymakers. The work will focus primarily in the Visitacion Valley, Bayview Hunters Point, and Western Addition neighborhoods in San Francisco.

This position is responsible for assisting in the organization and management of various planning projects. The Associate Planner will interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to land use, CEQA, zoning and redevelopment law. In addition, this position will help coordinate activities between members of the public, developers, architects, and staff from other City departments and other public agencies. The Associate Planner must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, prepare reports, proposals, and other written materials, collect and analyze Census data, and use software programs including GIS, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Public speaking and working with members of the public are also important aspects of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four years experience in city planning or a closely related field and Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with emphasis in planning or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree in city planning is desirable. The following experience is also desirable; knowledge of GIS and graphics programs; work with diverse community groups; public sector design review experience; and experience preparing and applying design guidelines.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit and complete an application packet consisting of a San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Job Application, Resume, and Cover Letter. All materials should be delivered or mailed to Attn: HR-Assoc Planner-Confidential, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, One South Van Ness Ave 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 and postmarked by close of business on the date of the filing deadline. Failure to submit all requested materials by the deadline will result in Rejection of the Application. Fax copies are not accepted. Application packet can be emailed to redev.hr@sfgov.org. No phone calls please. A SFRA Job Application can be downloaded from http://www.sfgov.org/sfra employment page.
-Equal Opportunity Employer-