Supervising Planner

Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2025
  • Salary: $7,815.60 - $10,669.01 Monthly USD
  • Full Time
  • Planning and Development
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    Final Filing Deadline: June 22, 2025

    Exam #: 25/41F23/05SA

    The Monterey County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of four Divisions, including Development Services, Planning Services, Permit Center, and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development, planning for future needs of the County, and helps protect natural resources.

    The Supervising Planner in the Permit Center oversees the County’s permit and plan submissions ensuring consistent interpretation and application of code requirements, policies and procedures and a high level of customer service. This position interacts closely with plan check management, planners, engineers, other County departments and the public, as required, during the permit process.

    The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

    Examples of Duties

    • Directs, assigns, and reviews the work of a team of subordinate staff on various planning projects.
    • Performs and/or oversees a variety of the most complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility which may include preparing correspondence and technical interpretations, land use planning including determination of compliance with Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and policies.
    • Recommends alternative land use planning and strategies and courses of implementing action, front counter assistance.
    • Coordinates agencies, individuals, and organizations in the conduct of planning related programs.
    • Makes and directs staff in the preparation and delivery of oral presentations to political bodies, boards and commissions and public groups.
    To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Supervising Planner .

    THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
    Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

    Thorough Knowledge of:
    • English language, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
    • Principles and practices of supervision, including organization, scheduling, training, evaluation, and discipline.
    • Resource management practices and techniques as applied to land use planning.
    Skill and Ability to:
    • Plan, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
    • Coordinate the work of others in the preparation of major planning projects and studies.
    • Communicate effectively in writing to professional colleagues, assigned staff, and the public.
    • Communicate orally in an effective manner to professional colleagues, assigned staff, boards and commissions and the public.
    • Resolve conflicts and establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships.
    • Motivate individual employees to work cooperatively in a team framework.


    Examples of Experience/Education/Training

    Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

    Education:
    Successful completion of course work leading to bachelor’s degree in Planning or closely related field, in which planning courses were included as part of the curriculum.

    AND

    Experience:
    Three years of performing the duties of a professional land use planner in a lead worker capacity.

    Additional Information

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
    The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a good driving record.
    • Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
    • Be physically able to inspect and direct work on application sites, which may include climbing stairs or ladders, and walking on uneven surfaces over rough terrain.
    BENEFITS:
    The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

    NOTES:
    As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

    Application and Selection Procedures

    Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

    By June 22, 2025, 11:59 PM(PST)

    or

    Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

    Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

    Housing Community Development Department

    Attn: Human Resources

    168 West Alisal St

    Salinas, CA 93901

    Phone: (831) 755-5238 Email: ahumadas@countyofmonterey.gov

    The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

    • A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
    • Responses to the Supplemental Questions
    Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@countyofmonterey.gov .

    http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

    Closing Date/Time: 6/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Monterey County Human Resources
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    Monterey County Statement 

    Monterey County was founded in 1850 and is governed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. It is located on the beautiful Central Coast and is the longest county in California stretching 105 miles from the Santa Clara County border South to San Luis Obispo County.  Monterey County provides a full range of services to the community through its 26 departments and 5,000 plus employees.  As an employer, Monterey County is diverse and inclusive, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We aspire to hire employees who will contribute to the County’s mission to excel at providing quality services for the benefit all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the region.  The County offers a great benefits package and provides the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues who support and promote a safe, healthy and prosperous community for all.  Monterey County is rich in coastal lands and agricultural fields and is also known as the Salad Bowl of the World.  Monterey County is the best place to work and prides itself on being the employer of choice.

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