Environmental Planner I

Environmental Planner I

Salary

$60,028.59 - $75,013.36 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-74803-01

Department

Facilities Management

Division

FM-Energy

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides Department of Facilities Management is seeking an Environmental Planner I to join its Environmental Energy Team in Riverside, CA.

Under general supervision, the Environmental Planner I will support environmental planning and environmental equipment compliance activities.

The Environmental Planner I will support essential environmental compliance responsibilities involving County underground storage tanks, emergency generators, chillers, hazardous materials, cogeneration equipment, and septic and water systems. The incumbent will support ongoing monitoring, inspections, training, contractor coordination, and timely permit management to ensure continued regulatory compliance and uninterrupted County operations. The Environmental Planner I will also perform other related duties as needed.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the most competitive candidates will possess:

• A fundamental understanding of environmental planning principles and public administration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic knowledge of public relations techniques.

This class is the entry level in the professional Environmental Planner series. Incumbents report to a senior level planner class and receive substantial training in the principles, methods, and procedures essential to professional planning activities. Incumbents are generally given environmental, land use or transportation planning assignments of a more routine, less complex nature. Their work is initially subject to detailed and frequent review which lessens as they become more experienced. This class differs from the next higher class of Environmental Planner II in which incumbents are expected to have advanced their job knowledge and skills sufficiently to perform the less complex planning assignments with less guidance and review.

Environmental Planner II is an intermediate working level designed to be the transition class between the entry and fully qualified journeyperson. Environmental Planner I incumbents are expected to promote to Environmental Planner II upon acquiring the necessary experience and receiving a satisfactory job performance evaluation. Failure to achieve a satisfactory performance evaluation and the necessary experience and education to promote to Environmental Planner II within the probationary period will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or being released during their initial probationary period.

Meet the Team!

Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes proposed County facility projects and environmental studies.
• Contacts various public agencies to gather information pertinent to specific cases of environmental studies.
• Makes field trips to property sites and surrounding areas to gather facts; take photographs of significant community/natural resource features.
• Plans and coordinates with delineators on preparation of maps, graphs, and other visual displays; analyzes collected case or project data and formulates recommendations.
• Assists in preparing master environmental assessments, Requests for Proposal/Qualifications for environmental services; and reviews/tracks consultant proposals/scope of work, budget and project schedules.
• Reviews CEQA and/or NEPA technical studies and documents; prepares and manages CEQA notices of exemption for routine maintenance, small construction/expansion/improvement and emergency repair projects; ensures implementation of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs.
• Conducts planning studies of human, physical, natural, economic and/or governmental resources for the general plan, regional plans, area plans, highway plan or operating work plan.
• Analyzes existing plans and assists in identifying deficiencies in policy or legal authority and defining areas for policy consideration and decision.
• May assist in oral presentations of information and recommendations to local planning committees, councils, public agencies, and community groups.
• Collects raw or previously compiled data from a variety of information sources for use in making long for studies; analyzes the validity and comparability of data.
• Applies statistical formulas in the analysis of demographic, economic, environmental, and other data; provides data as requested for various planning studies and programs.
• Answers the more routine public inquiries regarding ordinances, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing land use and transportation planning development.
• May use computers to assist in any of the above applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelors degree, preferably with major coursework in urban planning, public administration, environmental sciences, construction management or closely related field. (Qualifying experience in environmental planning, land use planning, transportation planning or construction management may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education).

Knowledge of: Basic purposes and functions of a planning department, environmental or transportation planning, or development review; basic research methods and elements of report writing; basic statistical methods and their uses; working knowledge of environmental regulatory laws and processes.

Ability to: Learn planning principles and procedures and implement them in the work setting; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; speak and write effectively; meet with the public in a tactful and effective manner; learn to interpret and apply laws and regulations; learn to read and interpret land use maps.

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required. This position involves travel to various locations throughout the county to perform inspections and attend off-site meetings.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Status

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General Information

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Are you a current regular or temporary County of Riverside employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)

• Yes
• No

04

What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, public administration, environmental sciences, construction management or closely related field?

• None of these
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
• At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
• At least 120 semester or 180 units
• I have my Associates degree
• I have my Bachelors degree
• I have my Masters degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

05

How many years of experience do you have in environmental planning, land use planning, transportation planning or construction management? (Please note that your answers will be verified against the information provided in your application)

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more, but less than 4
• 4 years or more, but less than 5
• 5 years or more, but less than 6
• 6 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have in environmental planning and/or environmental equipment compliance? (Please note that your answers will be verified against the information provided in your application)

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more, but less than 4
• 4 years or more, but less than 5
• 5 years or more, but less than 6
• 6 years or more

07

What is your level of experience applying environmental planning principles and public administration in a professional setting? (Please note that your answers will be verified against the information provided in your application)

• I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
• Basic, I have a basic understanding.
• Intermediate, I have sufficient understanding and have applied this knowledge on the job.
• Advanced, I have a full understanding and a great deal of applied working experience.

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

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