Planner II

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of departments, service areas, and locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of diversified and complex professional field and office work related to planning and governmental activities, projects, and programs within the County. The work consists of complex technical and professional duties at the journey level .

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents:

• Reviews and conducts special studies related to current or advanced planning projects, programs, and operations.
• Gathers, compiles, and evaluates statistical data related to the County's existing population, housing needs, income level, employment, etc., for use in projecting future planning needs of the County.
• Prepares checklists and surveys to gather information relevant to development of the County's General Plan and evaluates information obtained through such survey instruments.
• Prepares a variety of technical planning reports and recommendations related to planning, zoning, land divisions, and environmental quality for presentation to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, Zoning Administrator and Coastal Permit Administrator.
• Reviews and interprets State and County laws, codes and guidelines associated with current and advance planning activities, and determines County's obligations toward same.
• Prepares coastal development permits.
• Administers the County's surface mining regulations including preparation of state mandated reports and field inspections as well as the review of financial assurances.
• Prepares ordinance amendments to County code to accommodate revisions in the state law and local policy.
• Designs and prepares maps, mapping systems, charts, and other graphic information for presentations and/or reports concerning planning matters.
• Designs and completes geographic or spatial analysis for planning projects and studies.
• Initiates, organizes, manages, general plans, specific plans, and other projects of a complex, long range, policy nature.
• Formulates and conducts special studies related to current or advance planning projects, programs and operations.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on department and County functions.
• Staffs, manages or participates in various commissions, committees and agency or citizen planning efforts.
• Formulates and conducts citizen participation process including media involvement.
• Reviews the work of consultants for accuracy.
• Prepares and makes recommendations relative to alternative techniques for approaching planning activities and problems.
• Conducts field inspections and investigations of planning projects to assure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and specifications.
• Processes a variety of planning-related applications including; acceptance of applications at the counter, initial review for completeness, evaluation of environmental impact, analysis for compliance with County regulations, preparation of staff report including recommendation for approval, modification or denial, and regular presentation to the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, Coastal Permit Administrator or Zoning Administrator.
• Works with the Code Enforcement Officer in investigating zoning complaints and violations; makes recommendations for resolving these issues.
• Investigates claims of title to determine legal status of parcels in the County.
• Initiates "notices of intent" regarding potential violations of the Map Act and the County Division of Land Regulations; reviews potential land division violations with County Counsel and coordinates efforts to resolve violations.
• Issues certificates of compliance for legal parcels.
• Serves as information source to other staff members, planning commission, contractors and developers, and the general public regarding all planning matters and requirements.
• Reviews environmental impact reports for planning projects and activities as needed.
• Reviews building permit applications for conformance with zoning requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience, training, and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: 1-year related experience; or 1-year as Planner I

Education: Normally, education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Rural/Community Planning/Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, and techniques related to land use planning with emphasis on rural issues and natural resources.
• All applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations, including regulations pertaining to zoning, subdivisions and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Social, economic, and financial principles and practices associated with public planning projects.

Skill in:

• Planning, directing and coordinating complex projects.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Using mathematics.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to identify and analyze problem situations, establish priorities of action based on analysis, and take appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Ability to prepare and present complex technical reports.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear, push and pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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