Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner
Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner
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USD 72820 - 122824
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Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular fulltime position in the class of Assistant Planner Associate Planner or Senior Planner at the Department of Community Services. The level at which the position will be offered will be based on the candidates background and experience and at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Assistant Planner: $72820.80 $88524.80
Associate Planner: $86923.20 $105643.20
Senior Planner $101046.40 $122824.00The Position
This position requires a Monday through Friday work schedule and an eight (8) hour work day. On occasion. This position will require irregular work hours when a public service need occurs outside of normal business hours such as attending community meetings. Determinations regarding remote work options are at the discretion of management.
Assistant Planner:
Under general supervision performs research design and other planning work related to the review and maintenance of the County General Plan; researches and reports on current planning problems; explains and interprets planning ordinances and policies to the public; prepares and reviews environmental assessment documents.
Associate Planner:Under general supervision performs professional planning duties; researches and prepares planning studies; explains and interprets planning ordinances and policies to the public; and conducts related work as required.
This class is located in the Community Development Department. It differs from the Assistant Planner by the complexity of assignments and independence by which the incumbent is expected to perform.
Senior Planner:
Under general supervision performs professional planning duties; researches and prepares planning studies; explains and interprets planning ordinances and policies to the public; coordinates and oversees work of other professional planning staff; performs a variety of duties required of special projects; and other related duties as assigned.This class is located at the Department of Community Services. It is the specialist/lead level in the Planner series. It differs from the Associate Planner in that it has lead responsibilities for one or more special project assignments; direct administration coordination and monitoring responsibilities of a major planning function: Land Use; Housing and Economic Opportunities; Resources and Environmental Management; and other project related duties are required.
How To ApplyInterested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and verification of the required education. For important information regarding the application and selection process please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.Essential Functions
To view the full job descriptions please click below:
To view the full job description for the Assistant Planner class please clickhere.
To view the full job description for the Associate Planner class please clickhere.
To view the full job description for the Senior Planner class please clickhere.Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Planner:
Education: Graduation from a fouryear college or university with a degree in planning engineering architecture resource and environmental management or closely related field.
Experience: Requires one year of professional planning experience related to current advanced and/or environmental planning.
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Associate Planner:
Education:Graduation from a fouryear college or university with a degree in planning engineering architecture resource and environmental management or related field.
Experience:Three years of professional planning experience.License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
SeniorPlanner:Education: Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in planning geography economics engineering architecture resource and environmental management biology or closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible planning experience with a specialization in one of the following areas; land use housing economic development housing rehabilitation redevelopment public facilities infrastructure needs and financing or resource and environmental management.License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education at the time of filing. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps and all listed dates may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer pending:
- PreEmployment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
- PreEmployment Exams
- Confirmed Job Offer
Screening for Best QualifiedTo determine those applicants that are best qualified applicants will be evaluated based on education training and experience.Verification of EducationAcceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the students name institution name field of study and date the degree was awarded.For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet a letter from the registrars office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.Please do notsend originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ( who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university must submit one of the following:1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.2. An evaluation of the applicants degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content credit and grade.Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise wordforword English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 520 business days. For further information please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave. Suite 127
Sacramento CA 95825
(916)
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego CA 92175
(619)
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH EVALUATION & EDUCATION INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim CA 92817
(714)
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway # 393
Redondo Beach CA 90277
(310)
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City CA
(310)Contact InformationFor questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by email at or by phone at (530).Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of sex sexual orientation race color ancestry religious creed national origin physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information) age (40 or over) marital status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor rehabilitation counselor or other qualified professional will be required.Yolo County a place where YOU belong!The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are celebrated for the diversity you bring and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
