PLANNER - ASSISTANT

Supplemental Questionnaire

2017-14221-01

This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Planner - Assistant.  Part I (Department Preference) will not be scored. The Department Preference section will be used as sorting criteria when certifying lists to requesting departments.  Please check the box(es) to indicate your interest in being considered for positions in the following departments.

Part I.  Department Preference

Community Development Resource Agency (CDRA): 
http://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/communitydevelopment

Department of Public Works and Facilities:
Public Works - http://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/works 
Facility Services - http://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/facility

Part II. Relevant Training and Experience - Scored Examination

This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position.  This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below.  Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.  Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. 

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban, regional, or environmental planning or a related field?
Note: If you have received your degree outside of the United States, you must attach proof of accreditation to your application.

Based on your selection above: please briefly indicate your degree major; your relevant work experience, or your currently enrolled in degree program with your total number of semester/quarter units earned.

Degree/Field Area(s)

Please check the field(s) you received your degree(s) in and/or have experience as a Planner. Check all that apply.

Please list other degree or experience as a Planner below. If you did not select "Other" as an option, please state "Not Applicable".

Indicate your level of knowledge reviewing project applications for variances, conditional use permits, tentative subdivision maps, parcel maps, design review, and/or lot line adjustments for conformance to zoning, general plan/community plan policies, environmental and other legal requirements.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Indicate your level of knowledge examining site plans, grading plans and construction plans to determine consistency with zoning ordinances, grading ordinances and related codes such as the California Building Code.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Indicate your level of knowledge with assessing land development projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Indicate your level of knowledge with utilizing a Geographic Information System (GIS) database to perform review of land development applications and/or to develop exhibits and maps to assist in the review of a land development project.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Indicate your level of experience with reviewing and approving sign permits and evaluating business licenses for compliance with zoning?

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Do you have experience providing information to the public regarding ordinances, regulations requirements and procedures related to the land development process?

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Do you have experience with public speaking including making presentations to boards or hearing bodies using visual aid programs such as PowerPoint?

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Do you have experience conducting field inspections and reviews to ensure compliance with project conditions of approval?

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Do you have experience utilizing the following tools and software? Check all that apply.

If you indicated experience with any of the above, please briefly describe. Please note that candidates may be asked to show proficiency with those checked above during the selection process.

 Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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