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Planning Technician
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$5,946.10 - $8,787.77 Monthly
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Principal Planner
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$9,641.96 - $14,253.41 Monthly
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Police Dispatcher - Ft/pt
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$5,942.06 - $8,359.85 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Utilities Specialist - Ft/pt
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$29.63 - $43.79 Hourly
- Full Time
- Utilities
Senior Police Community Services Officer
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$5,942.56 - $8,361.77 Monthly
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
- Public Safety
Senior Management Analyst
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$8,467.58 - $12,513.57 Monthly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Senior Recreation Leader - P/t
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$19.69 - $25.16 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Assistant Recreation Coordinator - P/t
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$26.71 - $39.47 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Firefighter Paramedic
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$8,059.74 - $11,907.94 Monthly
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
- Public Health
Support Services Aide (fire)
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$25.31 - $37.38 Hourly
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
- Other
It Analyst (applications)
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$7,677.63 - $11,339.36 Monthly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Harbor Safety Officer - Ft/pt
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$4,402.82 - $6,504.96 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intern - P/t
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$22.32 Hourly
- Full Time
- Internship
Facilities Maintenance Worker Ii - P/t
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$26.38 - $38.96 Hourly
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Police Officer - Lateral
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
$8,902.92 - $13,153.66 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Recruit & Academy Graduate/academy Enrolled
- Newport Beach, California
- City of Newport Beach, CA
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Security Officer - Flex Officer
- Newport Beach, California
- Prosegur
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Newport Beach, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government

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Planning Technician
- Newport Beach, California United States
- City of Newport Beach, CA
- Jun 21, 2026
- $5,946.10 - $8,787.77 Monthly - Full Time
City of Newport Beach, CA

The City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily. Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities. The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments.
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- $5,946.10 - $8,787.77 Monthly
- Full Time
- Jun 21, 2026
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Come join the City of Newport Beach Community Development Department !

Currently, the Community Development Department has one flexibly staffed vacancy at the Planning Technician level . The Planning Technician serves as a frontline resource for residents, developers, and businesses, providing guidance on zoning regulations, land use policies, and development applications. The role is dedicated to staffing the public Planning Counter and assisting customers with a wide range of planning and development inquiries. This position combines customer service, plan review, technical research, and project coordination skills to support development throughout the City.

Selection Components:

Application Evaluation: This position will remain open on a continuous basis with the first review on J uly 3 , 2026, or until 150 applications are received. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to the online application.
Interviews: Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an in-person interview tentatively scheduled for July 27 , 2 026 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

Schedule:

This position has the potential to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 5/40 or 9/80).

Career Path:

Planning Technician is the first level in the flexibly staffed Planner series followed by Assistant Planner, Associate Planner, and Senior Planner.

Retirement: T he City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost, whichever is higher) of pay towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Qualifications

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Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Planning Technician:

Experience: Six months related work experience in urban planning is highly desirable. Experience in working with the public will also be considered.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental planning, geography, landscape architecture, or a related field.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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City of Newport Beach, CA

The City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily.

Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities.

The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments.
City of Newport Beach, CA
- Newport Beach, California, United States
- https://www.newportbeachca.gov
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It Analyst (applications)

Harbor Safety Officer - Ft/pt

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Planning Technician

Principal Planner

Police Dispatcher - Ft/pt

Utilities Specialist - Ft/pt

Senior Police Community Services Officer

Senior Management Analyst

Senior Recreation Leader - P/t

Assistant Recreation Coordinator - P/t

Firefighter Paramedic

Support Services Aide (fire)

It Analyst (applications)

Harbor Safety Officer - Ft/pt

Intern - P/t

Facilities Maintenance Worker Ii - P/t

Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer - Recruit & Academy Graduate/academy Enrolled

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