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CITY OF COLTON PLANNING ASSISTANT DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Senior Planner, performs or learns to perform the full array of duties assigned in the Planning Division including administrative work on projects; participates in a variety of studies and research for programs and their financial support in assigned area including assisting in the development and implementation of all aspects of the City General Plan and related ordinances and laws. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Planning Assistant is the entry level position within the Professional Planner series responsible for assisting in the accomplishment of the City's planning goals and objectives. This class is distinguished from the Associate Planner which has higher level program responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (inchrde but are not limited to the following) • Learns to demonstrate understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties including the Subdivision Map Act and California Environmental Quality Act, Title 18 and the City of Colton Municipal Zoning Ordinance. • Gathers, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; assist in the coordination of department activities with other departments and agencies as needed. • Provides technical support in the preparation of presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public, responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints. • Reviews planning related reports and documents; provides plan checking services to businesses and the public on landscape and construction plans and ensures compliance with the City's General Plan. • Assists in analysis of planning and planning -related development projects; assists in reviews of development proposals to ensure they conform to the City General Plan and other applicable plans and regulations; and advises citizens on planning -related ordinances. • Performs other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and counter service. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.