Conditional employment offers
are based on successful completion of any pre-appointment
background investigation, drug testing, and
medical/psychological evaluation.
ABOUT
THE POSITION:The Planner II
classification is the journey worker level in the Planner
series and performs a variety of tasks in support of
programs assigned to the Department of Planning and Building
or General Services Agency including: community planning,
development review, environmental review, energy and natural
resources management, airport planning, park planning,
housing and economic development and other related work as
required.
Under
general
supervision, does professional planning and environmental
work in all program areas, including long range planning,
current planning, and housing and economic development.
Planner II is expected to perform complex Planner
assignments in a majority of program areas.
TYPICAL
TASKS:
(Not
in
order of importance)
Assists
the general public in interpreting planning and
environmental regulations and policies
Collects
and summarizes planning and environmental data including
provision of specialized assistance related to
environmental issues (e.g. biology, archaeology, geology)
Develops,
compiles and indexes inventories of a wide variety of
environmental resource data from existing records and
field surveys; conducts field investigations and
information surveys
Prepares
technical reports maps, charts and other graphic displays
to illustrate research findings, project review and
environmental issues; writes staff reports
Processes
routine land use permits, land divisions and environmental
determinations and assists in the processing of more
complex land use permits, land divisions and environmental
determinations
Assists
in the preparation of long range planning documents and
grant administration
May
be assigned specialized projects such as serving as a
department liaison at advisory committee meetings
Processes
complex land use permits and land use applications
including complete environmental review.
Meets
and confers with a wide variety of individuals
organizations and agencies in the public and private
sectors, including applicants, general public, consultants
and representatives of federal, state and local agencies
Reviews
and/or assists in the preparation of Environmental Impact
Reports
Completes
application processing including making recommendations to
the Planning and Building Director or General Services
Agency Director on the disposition of cases
Meets
with the public to advise of the effect of county
regulations and policies on proposed projects and presents
reports at public hearings
Evaluates
development projects to determine compliance with federal,
state and local land use and environmental laws,
regulations and policies (including compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act)
Prepares
Desk Manual procedures
May
obtain funding and permits for county projects
Prepares
and
presents staff reports at public meetings and hearings
THE
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
of:
General
land use, environmental, airport and park planning
principles
Engineering
principles and practices pertinent to land use planning
and environmental impact determination
Federal
state and local laws and regulations related to the
environmental and land use planning with special emphasis
on Subdivision Map Act, Zoning and Planning Law
(Government Code) and the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
Physical
and life sciences
Basic
drafting and drawing techniques
Principles
of technical report writing
Statistical
computation and mathematics
Computer
applications
and techniques such as Geographic Information Systems
Planning
and Building Department or General Services Agency office
organization, procedures and standards as well as
strategic direction and goals
Office
procedures and policies
Effective
oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal
skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Principles,
practices and regulations that are pertinent to land use
planning, environmental review, airport planning, and park
planning or
Principles
of land use modeling, air quality modeling, transportation
modeling and acoustical modeling
Ability
to:
Compile,
organize and summarize information accurately in graphic
and written form
Learn,
interpret, apply and explain departmental policies and
procedures, rules, laws and regulations
Use
sound judgment in researching, interpreting, applying, and
explaining appropriate laws, codes, ordinances,
regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
Follow
oral and written instructions
Administer
land use policies and regulations with good judgment,
firmness and impartiality
Assist
in the review of project proposals against predetermined
standards
Work
effectively in an environment that includes pressure to
meet time sensitive deadlines and critical review of work
product.
Support
and follow department policies, goals, guiding principles,
and Mission-Vision-Values Statement
Foster
a spirit of teamwork and support when interacting with
staff and others
Work
effectively and tactfully with other staff, public
agencies, the general public and advisory committees
Operate
standard office equipment including a computer and
assigned software.
Maintain
a safe and orderly work area
Read
and understand site plans, architectural drawings and
topographical maps
Review
and evaluate project proposals against predetermined
definitive standards and general performance objectives
Implement
departmental policies and procedures in all program areas
Prepare
concise and accurate staff reports and presentation at
public meetings
Develop,
prepare and present comprehensive reports that deal with
land use planning, airport planning, park planning and
environmental issues
Use
organizational acuity when dealing with the public, media,
and various committees and boards
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from
an accredited institution with either a Bachelor's or
Master’s degree in urban and regional planning,
architecture, landscape architecture, geography, natural
resources management, environmental, physical or life
science, or a closely related field.(Para-professional
or higher level job related experience may substitute for
the required education on a year-for-year basis. IN
ADDITION: One year of professional level experience in
urban and regional planning or environmental review and
analysis.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:A valid driver’s
license is required at the time of application. A valid
CALIFORNIA driver’s license is required at the time of
appointment and must be maintained throughout
employment.
IN
ADDITION:This
class specification generally describes the duties and
responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within
this class. Duties of a particular position within a
multi-position class may vary from the duties of other
positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential
functions of a particular position (whether it be a
multi-position class or a single-position class) will be
identified and used by medical examiners and hiring
authorities in the selection process. If you have questions
regarding the duties or the working conditions of the
position, please contact the Human Resources Department.
AGENCY
SHOP:Employees
hired
into the Public Services, Supervisory and Clerical
bargaining units represented by SLOCEA labor contracts are
covered by Agency Shop provisions which require that new
employees become SLOCEA dues paying members or pay an agency
shop service fee in lieu of dues.
NOTIFICATION:Applicants will
be notified 2-4 weeks after the final filing deadline.
However, some recruitments may take less or more time
depending on the type of exam and number of applicants. Notifications
will be posted on-line on the Applicant Status Board for
each phase of the recruitment process and will be sent by
US mail and/or email.Therefore, notify the Human Resources Department of
any mailing or email address changes for all applications
submitted.
SELECTION
PROCESS:The
examination process will include a competitive examination
consisting of an evaluation of job-related education and
experience through one of the following methods of testing:A) competitive
application rating, based solely on application information
presented OR B) oral board rating as determined by an
interview panel OR C) application screening and an oral
board rating OR D) any combination thereof.In any case, the
evaluation will be weighted 100% in determining a
candidate’s placement on the eligible list.Applicants are
urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their
application materials for proper qualification evaluation.The hiring
department will be provided a list of the top nine ranks of
eligible candidates and one additional rank for each
vacancy. The hiring department may hire any of the
candidates certified to the department. Veterans and
disabled veterans preference points will be assigned when
applicable. Please note: any part of this selection process
may be waived or changed as deemed appropriate by the Human
Resources Department at any point during the recruitment.
Eligible lists may be used to fill regular, limited term or
temporary positions.
PENSION
BENEFIT INFORMATION:Effective
January
1, 2013 the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013
(PEPRA or AB340), makes substantial changes to public
employee pension plans. PEPRA impacts the pension benefits
of current employees (employees hired on or before
12/31/12) and all future hires (those hired on or
after 1/1/13).Please
refer to our website for additional information including
summary of impacts and FAQs at:http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/hr.htm
Should
you have additional questions, please contact Human
Resources staff at 805.781.5959 or hr_labor_relations@co.slo.ca.us .Note:Those employees
with reciprocity who are returning or entering into SLO
County employment within a 6 month break in service, may be
eligible to enter into the SLO County pension plan that was
in existence for new hires as of December 31, 2012 for that
bargaining unit.Contact
Pension Trust (805.781.5465 or pension@co.slo.ca.us) for specific questions related
to reciprocity.All
other questions should be directed to HR.
OTHER PROVISIONS:New
employees are required to complete an INS Employment
Eligibility Verification form to certify citizenship or
legal residency and authorization to work. Essential
functions of a job for purposes of the Americans with
Disabilities Act will be determined prior to the filling of
each vacant position. A
reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs
of the disabled and the religious needs of an applicant.
If you require special arrangements to participate in
the recruitment process, you must inform the County
Human Resources Department in writing of the type and
extent of accommodation no later than the final
filing deadline.
