What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner I/II position at County of Tulare?
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Resource Management Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. Design and develop a variety of studies, plans, programs, and reports. Research and write reports, ordinances, recommendations, grant applications and correspondence. Review legal opinions and legislation and administer existing regulations pertaining to subjects such as the General Plan, zoning, environment, Community Development Block Grants, and land division. Review new legislation and compare to previously enacted law and policies to determine need for changes in the local processes; determine potential impact of legislation on county goals, policies, and programs; recommend implementation policies or adjustments needed. Review such applications as those for Local Agency Formation Commission, zoning, and subdivision approval as well as Environmental Assessment Questionnaires for completeness and accuracy. Make presentations to and attend meetings of Planning Commission, citizens groups and other decision-making bodies to present and gather information concerning the General Plan, Community Development Block Grants, ordinances, environmental issues, and other matters. Assist with on-the-job training and review work of paraprofessional planners. Conduct studies and research involving the planning aspects of economic, social, geographic, or other conditions; tabulate, analyze and interpret statistical and factual data to develop basis for conclusions. Conduct environmental assessments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Prepare requests for proposals and review proposals for environmental studies and environmental impact reports prepared for the County by consultants. Provide public information by correspondence, telephone, distributing department publications and assisting at the front counter. Prepare staff reports for presentation to various decision-making bodies. Prepare maps and graphs and interpret aerial photographs. Inspect parcel maps, tentative maps, official plan lines and proposed road abandonment for compliance with conditions of approval; determine conditions of approval and consistency with county plans. Conduct field investigations to verify the accuracy of information submitted on permits; gather on-site information relative to feasibility of proposed land use. Use word processing software to create memos and reports.Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban, regional or city planning; environmental studies; geography; architecture; or closely related field.
Experience:
Level II: One (1) year of experience performing professional level land use planning duties.
Knowledge of:
Federal and state laws and regulations regarding planning and environmental issues. Local plans, policies and ordinances which affect land use and environmental decisions. Land development and permit review processes, zoning ordinances and subdivision regulation. Geographic Information Systems. Use of personal computers and word processing software programs.
Skill/Ability to:
Read and interpret maps and aerial photos. Interpret and implement policies and procedures, including General Plan policies, Local Agency Formation Commission policies, and Community Development Block Grant procedures. Assign and review work of paraprofessional planners. Compile housing and population data using descriptive statistics.
License/Certificates:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. Design and develop a variety of studies, plans, programs, and reports. Research and write reports, ordinances, recommendations, grant applications and correspondence. Review legal opinions and legislation and administer existing regulations pertaining to subjects such as the General Plan, zoning, environment, Community Development Block Grants, and land division. Review new legislation and compare to previously enacted law and policies to determine need for changes in the local processes; determine potential impact of legislation on county goals, policies, and programs; recommend implementation policies or adjustments needed. Review such applications as those for Local Agency Formation Commission, zoning, and subdivision approval as well as Environmental Assessment Questionnaires for completeness and accuracy. Make presentations to and attend meetings of Planning Commission, citizens groups and other decision-making bodies to present and gather information concerning the General Plan, Community Development Block Grants, ordinances, environmental issues, and other matters. Assist with on-the-job training and review work of paraprofessional planners. Conduct studies and research involving the planning aspects of economic, social, geographic, or other conditions; tabulate, analyze and interpret statistical and factual data to develop basis for conclusions. Conduct environmental assessments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Prepare requests for proposals and review proposals for environmental studies and environmental impact reports prepared for the County by consultants. Provide public information by correspondence, telephone, distributing department publications and assisting at the front counter. Prepare staff reports for presentation to various decision-making bodies. Prepare maps and graphs and interpret aerial photographs. Inspect parcel maps, tentative maps, official plan lines and proposed road abandonment for compliance with conditions of approval; determine conditions of approval and consistency with county plans. Conduct field investigations to verify the accuracy of information submitted on permits; gather on-site information relative to feasibility of proposed land use. Use word processing software to create memos and reports.Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban, regional or city planning; environmental studies; geography; architecture; or closely related field.
Experience:
Level II: One (1) year of experience performing professional level land use planning duties.
Knowledge of:
Federal and state laws and regulations regarding planning and environmental issues. Local plans, policies and ordinances which affect land use and environmental decisions. Land development and permit review processes, zoning ordinances and subdivision regulation. Geographic Information Systems. Use of personal computers and word processing software programs.
Skill/Ability to:
Read and interpret maps and aerial photos. Interpret and implement policies and procedures, including General Plan policies, Local Agency Formation Commission policies, and Community Development Block Grant procedures. Assign and review work of paraprofessional planners. Compile housing and population data using descriptive statistics.
License/Certificates:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $55,834 - $75,971