Distinguishing Characteristics Assistant Planner is the entry level class in the Planner series. This class is distinguished from the journey level class of Associate Planner by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related professional work experience.
Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.
Supervision received and exercised Assistant Planner Receives general supervision from professional or management staff and may receive technical and functional supervision from other professional staff. Associate Planner Receives direction from supervisory or management personnel. Exercise technical and functional supervision over professional and technical staff, and may exercise direct supervision over technical staff. Evaluates development plans for conformity with established policy and the general plan. Analyzes data on land use and development and prepared recommendations.