Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

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Assistant Planner

Salary

$80,972.64 - $98,449.20 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

29560-A

Department

Planning/Environmental Review

Opening Date

07/20/2023

Closing Date

7/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
•   Description
•   Benefits
•   Questions The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

1/14/2025, 2/11/2025, 3/11/2025, 4/8/2025, 5/13/2025, 6/10/2025, 7/8/2025 (Final)

Under general supervision, the Assistant Planner performs analytical planning and environmental work in the administration and development of community and general plans, zoning regulations and environmental documents; explains the planning program, policies, local ordinances and State and Federal regulations to the public.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of
•   Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to urban planning, environmental regulations, and community development
•   Various aspects of human ecological relationships
•   Principles, practices, and techniques of urban and regional planning
•   Principles and practices of governmental planning with particular reference to urbanizing areas
•   Trends and statistics affecting community planning
•   The State Planning, Zoning and Land Use laws, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and pertinent County ordinances such as the Zoning Code
•   Statistics and graphic presentation techniques
•   Basic principles of urban planning
•   Basic research and statistical methods and procedures
•   Principles, practices and techniques of drafting and graphic design
•   Procedures for gathering land use data
•   Public speaking and presentation techniques
•   Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
•   English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Ability to
•   Collect, compile, analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning, environmental, land use and zoning issues
•   Prepare technical and statistical documents
•   Prepare required maps and other graphical material
•   Evaluate statistical data and present facts and conclusions
•   Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with the public, community groups, and other government agencies
•   Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
•   Make effective presentations and respond to questions from various groups, including boards, committees, and the public
•   Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
•   Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports
•   Formulate options and make recommendations based on data and information collected
•   Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
•   Use current technologies, tools and equipment to achieve program goals Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Three years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Planning Technician.

Or: 2. A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

Or: 3. Four years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration.

Note: Related fields above may include archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, biology, botany, business administration, climatology, economics, engineering, geology, historic preservation, hydrology, political science, range management, recreation administration (outdoor resource management), watershed management, and wildlife management.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Abilities:While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to:
•  Walk and stand for long periods of time. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to:
•   Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather.
•   Work on rough, uneven terrain.
•   Work in loud or noisy areas.
•   Work near vehicular traffic.
•   Work around dirt, dust, fumes and/or odors.
•   Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.
•   Work in potentially hazardous areas. Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

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