Principal Planner
Company: Placer County
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary $55.66 - $69.51/hour; $9,647.73 - $12,048.40/month;
$115,772.80 - $144,580.80/yearDepartment Community Development
Resource AgencyJob Type OpenDate Opened 4/26/2024 09:00:00 AMFiling
Deadline 5/17/2024 5:00:00 PMEmployment Type Permanent/Full Time
(40 hrs/week)Work Location Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn,
Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)Additional Forms Required
Veterans DD214 (if applicable)HR Analyst Lindsay
RaynalIntroductionLiving in Placer County from Placer County Video
PortalPlacer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of
beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and
commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill
areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel
of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live,
work, play, and learn!POSITION INFORMATIONThe Placer County
Community Development Resource Agency is accepting applications for
Principal Planner to fill one permanent/full-time vacancy in
Auburn. The eligible list established as a result of this
recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they arise,
subject to position-specific requirements.*This classification is
scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.0% in June
2024.BENEFITSPlacer County offers a comprehensive benefits package
to employees. The following information represents benefits
currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be
subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current
benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human
Resources Department.DEFINITIONTo provide highly complex staff
assistance to management staff for assigned functional area of
responsibility; to manage, supervise and direct the activities of a
major division or a major project element of the assigned
functional area of responsibility; to perform highly responsible
and complex professional planning duties in the preparation and
review of plans and other documents relating to land use,
environmental protection, economic development, environmental
compliance, and related topics; to administer applicable local
ordinances and state and federal statutes; to administer planning
related grant projects and contracts; and to assist the public in
understanding and complying with adopted plans and
regulations.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Principal Planner
classification recognizes positions that exercise a higher level of
independence and autonomy in the performance of the full-range of
advanced and complex professional planning duties when overseeing
the varied activities of a division or a major element of the
assigned functional area of responsibility.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND
EXERCISEDAs assigned, receives direction from management staff for
the assigned functional area of responsibility.May exercise direct
supervision over professional, technical and clerical
personnel.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties may include, but are
not limited to, the following:Manage, direct, supervise and train
subordinate staff involved with current and long range planning
duties.When assigned, manage land development activities within a
defined geographic region of the County.Recommend goals and
objectives regarding advanced planning studies for the County
General Plan including element preparation, community plan
preparation, policy formulation, program implementation and public
presentation of findings and recommendations.Manage production of
major planning documents such as the County General Plan,
environmental documents and specialized plans such as community
plans, ecosystem restoration plans, air and water quality plans,
planning documents related to environmental compliance plans and
related topics.Conduct current planning reviews of large and/or
complex land development projects including subdivisions,
conditional use permits, design reviews, development agreements,
rezoning and General Plan amendments.Review the plans of other
public jurisdictions for compatibility with County plans.Perform
environmental analysis for current and advanced planning projects,
especially those of a highly complex, visible and sensitive nature;
review environmental impact reports.Assist in the development,
preparation and administration of the approved department, division
and project annual budgets.Assist the public by providing
information and explaining particularly complex land use,
environmental compliance, development and related regulations and
procedures; meet with applicants as necessary and correspond with
applicants and/or their representatives regarding project status;
write staff reports; and make presentations of findings and
recommendations at public hearings and to public agencies; conduct
and participate in public hearings.Coordinate with other County
Departments and public agencies as needed; coordinate, direct and
participate in interdepartmental and interagency land use
development committees, Boards and Commissions.Prepare, manage and
monitor state and federal project grant programs.Administer
contracts with independent contractors or consultants who provide
planning or environmental planning services to the County.Recommend
the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training;
provide standards and operating guidelines, provide timely input to
performance evaluations; recommend disciplinary measures, when
necessary; implement discipline procedures as directed; maintain
discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and
professional operation of the assigned functional area of
responsibility.Build and maintain positive working relationships
with co-workers, other County employees and the public using
principles of good customer service.Perform related duties as
assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is typically performed in an indoor
office environment with controlled temperature conditions.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSIt is the responsibility of applicants to identify in
their application materials how they meet the minimum
qualifications listed below.Experience: Five years of increasingly
responsible experience in land use planning and
development.Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university with major course work in urban,
regional or environmental planning, or a related field.Note:
Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job
requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be
substituted for the required education as determined by the Human
Resources Department. Applicants receiving their degree outside the
United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized
evaluation agency.Required License or Certificate:May need to
possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof
of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be
required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:Principles
and practices of land use planning and development.Principles and
practices of environmental planning and administration of
environmental policies.Principles and practices of grant project
management and contract administration.All applicable local
ordinances and state and federal statutes.state and federal grant
programs.Operation, policies and procedures of the assigned
functional area of responsibility.Principles of supervision,
training and performance evaluations.English usage, spelling,
grammar and punctuation.Arithmetic, basic statistics and
mathematical calculations.Modern office procedures, methods and
computer equipment.Planning related applications software.Ability
to:On a continuous basis sit at desk for long periods of time;
intermittently stand at counter for long periods of time; twist and
reach office equipment; write and/or use keyboard to communicate
through written means; and occasionally lift moderate weight.On a
continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job.
Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects;
identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe
planning activities and problem solve when appropriate; understand,
interpret and explain applicable ordinances and statutes and
assigned functional area of responsibility policies and procedures;
visually differentiate between colors on land use maps.Manage
complex, lengthy, highly public and visible element(s) of the
assigned functional area of responsibility's work program.Manage,
direct, supervise, train, assign, review and evaluate the work of
assigned subordinate staff.Manage and monitor state and Federal
grant programs.Compile, analyze and evaluate technical, statistical
and economic information of a difficult and complex nature; read
and interpret maps and legal property descriptions; read and
interpret applicable laws and regulations.Work with various
cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.Obtain
information through interview and dialogue, and deal fairly and
courteously with the public; work effectively with
interruption.Analyze situations quickly and objectively and
determine proper course of action.Communicate clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain
effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.SELECTION PROCEDURETraining & Experience Rating (100%)Based
upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicants
education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a
pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine
applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.MISCELLANEOUS
INFORMATIONLength of Probation:This position shall serve a
probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand
eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.Bargaining
Unit:ManagementCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTPrior to the date of hire,
applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of
Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug
screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a
constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants
may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background
investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a
polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law
enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement
functions will be required to complete a conviction history
questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants
for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are
licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List,
credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear
these requirements may result in an employment offer being
withdrawn.SUBSTITUTE LISTSThe eligible list resulting from this
recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a
substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a
substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the
same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or
a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training
and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for
an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the
classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to
interview for a substantially similar classification, you will
remain on the eligible list for which you originally
applied.EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIESPlacer County offers an
expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews.
Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by
a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit
system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible
List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job
assignment without going through the examination process.EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThank you for your interest in employment with
Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and
is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the
stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and
retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants,
agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal
consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of
employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,
transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the
individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender
(including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation,
race (including traits historically associated with race,
including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective
hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry,
religion (including creed and belief), national origin,
citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental
disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic
characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status,
military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status,
pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical
conditions), reproductive health decision making, political
orientation, or any other classification protected by federal,
state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department
at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you
require accommodation in the examination process. Medical
disability verification may be required prior to
accommodation.ConclusionFor questions regarding this recruitment,
please contact Kristen Cannon, Administrative Technician, at
kcannon@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4661.by Jobble
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