Planner I/II/III

Join Our Team and Grow Your Career Across Levels I, II, and III.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career? We have openings for dynamic professionals at Levels I, II, and III. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take on a leadership role, this position offers a clear pathway for growth and development.

 
About our Team
Working in our Planning Department is challenging and fun, from both an intellectual and interpersonal perspective. As regulators within a well-defined and occasionally political system, we approach our responsibilities with a positive, solutions-focused mindset. Our team develops policy grounded in community input, upholds high ethical standards, ensures consistency in our processes and decisions, and places strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Assignments are aligned with individual interests where possible, and we coordinate effectively to ensure alignment and mutual support.

Recently, we finalized a complex and controversial update to our short-term rental regulations. Our current focus is on updating the Housing Element and the Regional Transportation Plan. Additionally, we are processing planning permits for various uses, including an event venue, RV park, and short-term rentals. We are also collaborating with external agencies on projects such as highway wildlife crossings, Bi-State sage grouse conservation, and water management initiatives.

 Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a clear communicator and thoughtful problem-solver who brings strong analytical skills and sound judgment to entitlement reviews and policy development. They are comfortable engaging with the public, writing detailed reports, offering well-supported recommendations, and working in a collaborative and team-based environment. With a balance of critical thinking, tact, humor, and professionalism, they help create a positive, informed, and community-focused planning process.

To see the full job description, click here.

Mono County, California's Great Beyond
 
 Mono County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through public service while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As a small, collaborative county organization, employees work closely with leadership, take on diverse responsibilities, and see the direct results of their work in the community.
 
 What employees value about working at Mono County: Employees appreciate Mono County’s location and lifestyle benefits, strong benefits package (including CalPERS retirement and health coverage), collaborative teams, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in public service. Our smaller, close-knit work environment fosters meaningful connections and supports work–life balance.
 
Explore Mono County, California’s Eastern Sierra
 
 Mono County is a rural region with a dynamic community of 13,000 residents located in the eastern side of California’s Sierra Nevada range. Development is increasing in the area due to the consistent growth of the town of Mammoth Lakes. Known as “California’s Great Beyond” this natural playground offers a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy fine shops, restaurants, and cafes. Snowboard, ski, or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, explore the backcountry, play a round of golf, relax in soothing hot springs, or paddle a kayak along the shores of Mono Lake.
 
 The town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated region of Mono County, hosting Mammoth Mountain Ski area and various resort-community amenities. On the quieter side, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Chalfant, and Benton offer a more rural atmosphere, unlimited outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement and 457/401(a) Plans available.
• Medical: CalPERS health plans
• Dental & Vision
• Generous vacation and sick pay
• Discounted gym membership

Click the benefits tab to see full details.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:  

Levels I/II

• Graduation from a four (4) year-college or university with major work in planning, or a closely related field.
• Experience equivalent to that of a Planning Technician or a permit technician with a government agency may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A certificate in planning, certification as a permit technician by ICBO, a graduate degree, or a professional certificate in a related field is highly desirable.
• For Level II, a minimum of one (1) year experience equivalent to that of a Community Development Analyst I or an Assistant Planner.

Level III

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to that of a Community Development Analyst II or an Associate Planner, including the management of major projects or initiatives.

Salary : $67,819 - $82,434