IntroductionLiving in Placer CountyfromPlacer County Video PortalPlacer County is comprised of over 1400 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 Countys jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live work play and learn For more information about Placer County please visitwww.placer.ca.gov.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.Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization PPEO benefits.For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer CountysÂHuman Resources website.DEFINITIONTo plan organize direct and supervise planning activities and operations of an assigned unit or division to perform the difficult and more complex professional planning duties involving planning organization and administration of the Countyâs land use plan environmental review laws applicable County zoning and subdivision regulations applicable local ordinances and state and federal statutes and to coordinate the work on assigned planning projects or programs with County departments local state and federal commissions agencies and boards.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and is responsible for a program area within a work unit of a department.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general direction from department management staff.Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional clerical and technical personnel.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties may include but are not limited to the followingSupervise staff involved with land development activities within a defined geographic region of the County.ÂRecommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives establish timeframes and monitor progress of various projects assigned to professional and technical planning staff implement policies and procedures.Plan prioritize assign supervise and review the work of professional staff involved in the production of various planning documents relating to land use regulations involving development amendment and implementation of the County General Plan approved County Specific Plans conservation and environmental protection regulations and applicable zoning and subdivision regulations.Prepare advanced planning studies appropriate reports and recommendations concerning project andor program needs.ÂPrepare and administer contracts with independent contractors or consultants who provide planning or environmental services to the County.ÂConfer with the management staff on assigned projects programs work schedules and planning policiesprocedures.ÂConfer with and advise property owners developers subdividers andor their representatives regarding planning ordinances General and Specific plans relating to property development.ÂReview analyze develop prioritize and schedule projects confer with assigned staff regarding problems and progress of assigned projects.ÂÂCoordinate planning projects and related activities with other department divisionssections other County departments local and state agencies and boards.ÂMake oral and written presentations as necessary to Board of Supervisors Planning Commission and other community groupscommittees.ÂEvaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities recommend improvements and modifications prepare various reports on operations and activities.ÂParticipate in the selection of staff provide or coordinate staff training conduct performance evaluations recommend discipline implement discipline procedures as directed.ÂAnswer questions and provide information to the public investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.ÂBuild and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.ÂPerform related duties as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSIt is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.ExperienceFour 4 years of increasingly responsible journey level experience in planning work performing duties similar to anÂassociateorÂsenior level plannerin Placer County including two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.TrainingEquivalent to a bachelors 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 theÂHuman ResourcesÂDepartment.ÂApplicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.Required License or CertificateMay need to possess a valid drivers license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge ofPrinciples and practices of land use planning and development.Principles and practices of environmental planning and administration of environmental policies.Principles and practices of supervision program development project planning management methods and procedures.Operation policies and procedures of a county planning department or assigned unit.All applicable local ordinances and state and federal statutes.Planning related software applications.ÂAbility toOrganize implement and direct subordinate staff performing planning activities and projects.Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines analyze and solve complex planning matters and determine appropriate course of action.On a continuous basis know and understand all aspects of the job. ÂIntermittently analyze work papers reports and special projects identify interpret and explain technical and numerical information observe and solve planning problems.ÂSit at desk for long periods of time and stand at the counter to answer questions of the public.ÂIntermittently walk stand kneel climb and bend in the field perform simple and power grasping pushing pulling and fine manipulation intermittently write or use a keyboard to communicate and occasionally lift weight visually differentiate between colors on land use maps.Compile analyze and evaluate technical statistical and economic information of a difficult and complex nature read and interpret maps and legal property descriptions.Understand interpret explain and apply pertinent laws County ordinances and department policies and procedures.Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.Operate a personal computer in an on-line processing environment utilize software application programs commonly used in a planning department or assigned unit.Prepare clear comprehensive and concise reports and correspondence.Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.Attend public meetings before various community groups and citizens regarding planning issues of a sensitive nature.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.SELECTION PROCEDURETraining & Experience Rating 100Based upon responses to theÂsupplemental questionnaire the applicantâs education training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.ÂScores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONLength of ProbationAll permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve 12 calendar months or two thousand eighty 2080 hours whichever is more.Bargaining UnitProfessionalCONDITION 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 credit check voice stress analysis andor a polygraph andor 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 andor 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.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERPlacer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment discrimination and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees applicants agents contractors and internsvolunteers 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 the following characteristics gender including gender identity and expression sexual orientation race including traits associated with race which include but are not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry religion including creed and belief national origin citizenship primary language immigration status physical disability Including HIV and AIDS mental disability medical condition including cancer or genetic characteristicsinformation age 40 or over marital status military andor veteran status sex including parental status pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions reproductive health decision making the personâs use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace political orientation or any other classification protected by federal state or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein.ÂPlease contact theÂHuman ResourcesÂDepartment 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 kcannonplacer.ca.gov or 530 886-4661.