Assistant Planner Job Description

Assistant planners must be organized and perform technical duties.

An assistant planner prepares reports, interprets maps, works with unsatisfied citizens and researches, analyzes and summarizes planning data. Assistant planners must have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Tasks and Duties

The main duties of an assistant planner are to prepare and present reports to the planning commission, perform field investigations to ensure zoning codes are enforced, assist with permit applications and assist in monitoring the progress of developments.

Qualifications and Training

An assistant planner must have at least a bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, urban planning, geography or a related field.

Salary

The typical annual salary for an assistant planner is between $30,000 and $56,000, depending on professional experience and education.

Physical Demands

An assistant planner typically must be able to sit, stand, stoop, reach, operate standard office equipment and lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment for an assistant planner is sometimes noisy and hectic; other times it tends to be quiet.

References

• City of Del Mar: Assistant Planner Job Description
• "Docstoc": Assistant Planner Job Description
• "Glassdoor.com": Assistant Planner Salary