Under direct supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative office planning work related to current and advance planning, including review of development and land use applications, zoning, site plans, and environmental documents; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; provides advice and assistance to the public on planning, community development, zoning, permits, and environmental review; provides staff assistance to the Planning Manager, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. Provides assistance to the professional planners, Planning Manager, or Community Development Director on basic current planning projects, which includes application and plan review, coordination with project applicants, preparation and posting of legal notices,background research, preparation of staff reports, monitoring of project implementation to verify substantial conformance with approved plans, and conditions of approval and mitigation measures.