Planning Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: civil engineering, architecture, construction technology, planning or a related technical / social field of study such as surveying or real estate and at least two (2) years of practical experience working in a civil engineering or architecture environment. (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major concentration in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, geography or a related technical / social field of study. (Preferred)
• Equivalency: Minimum of four (4) years working experience in a planning capacity in a civil engineering or architecture environment. (Required)
• Prior experience working in Municipal Government (Preferred)
• Prior experience utilizing GIS (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process.
3. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%).
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
5. Selection/Offers

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Lucero Gonzalez | Talent Acquisition Partner
gonzalezpachecol@cityofnorthlasvegas.com