Our Planning team is looking for an Associate Planner who's ready to take on exciting, hands-on work that makes a real difference in our community. This is a journey-level role where you'll dig into complex projects, work with great people, and see your efforts take shape in the neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces around you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating environmental and community planning projects.
• Reviewing residential, commercial, and industrial development plans.
• Visiting sites to make sure projects meet City standards and zoning rules.
• Preparing reports, drafting ordinances, and making recommendations.
• Presenting your work to community groups, committees, and commissions.
• Helping residents, architects, and developers understand our planning process.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, or Geography.
• Experience: Minimum of one year (two years preferred) of professional planning experience at the Assistant Planner level.
• Knowledge of:
  • Urban and regional planning principles
  • CEQA & Subdivision Map Act
  • Zoning codes, land use regulations, and plan review processes
• Skills:
  • Strong analysis and report-writing
  • Reading/interpreting maps, site plans, and engineering scales
  • Clear, professional communication with a wide range of people

Your work will directly shape the growth and character of our city, providing you with a unique opportunity to see the real-world impact of your contributions. Every day offers variety — from conducting on-site inspections to researching policies and drafting reports — so the work stays fresh and engaging. You'll join a team in a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise is valued. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the satisfaction of knowing your efforts will contribute directly to enhancing the lives of Fullerton's residents.