Senior Planner
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- Final Filing Deadline:July 27 2025
Exam #: 25/41F22/06SAThe County of Monterey 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 Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department seeks Senior Planners who are results oriented individuals with a strong grasp of the principles and practices associated with land use planning and the ability to successfully perform analysis and interpretation of County planning policies.
The Senior Planner is the advanced working level/lead worker class in the professional Planner series. Under minimal supervision this position serves as the subject matter resource specialist to other planners in addition to performing the most difficult planning assignments. This position may work closely with the Supervising Planner or Principal Planner to formulate organize and implement various planning projects and perform lead worker functions to include reviewing and checking the work of subordinate personnel for technical accuracy and factual content; determining level of priority and appropriate methodological analysis for studies; and assisting and training staff.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.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines. Examples of Duties
Coordinates the review of planning projects or permit application reviews with staff other departments and agencies; reports to higher level staff on the status of projects.
Provides direction to professional staff in determining the level of significance priority status and appropriate methodological analysis for studies; assists in the training assigning and reviewing of staff work including a variety of planning projects and assists in establishing job standards and evaluation of work quality and performance levels.
Serves as project leader in the planning and completion of planning research studies; conducts analysis and evaluation of land use proposals and processing of applications dealing with various planning matters; prepares elements of the general plan and performs environmental review and human resources planning; may staff citizens committees.
Coordinates the review of zoning and subdivision matters for conformance with ordinances and regulations and performs the most difficult and complex planning studies and research involving the planning aspects of economic social environmental or other conditions by tabulating analyzing and interpreting statistical and factual data to develop basis for conclusion.
Research analyze and write technical and comprehensive planning reports ordinances resolutions legal notices general plans and land use amendments; writes technical supporting papers and reports in connection with preparation of plans and evaluation of projects; resource electronic data bases for the purpose of formulating recommendations and presentations to others as necessary.
Conducts studies and research involving the planning aspects of economic social environmental or other conditions by tabulating analyzing and interpreting statistical and factual data to develop basis for conclusion; meets with technical and citizens advisory committees to present and discuss or formulate findings and policy recommendations.
To view the complete classification description please visit the County of Monterey website: Senior Planner
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of:
- Principles practices techniques and quantative methods of county rural and local planning to include social economic and environmental principles and their application to rural development.
- Resource management practices applied to land use planning and techniques and methods involved in the preparation and implementation of long-range plans and amendments.
- Federal State and local laws procedures and regulations governing plan preparation land development environmental review and permit review process.
- Principles and techniques of research data gathering and planning data analysis including standard statistical methods and procedures.
- Computer and quantative methods work processing and graphic techniques applicable to land use planning.
- The English language punctuation grammar and spelling.
Skill and Ability to:
- Research analyze evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data and prepare major planning projects and studies.
- Interpret understand explain and apply complex planning laws rules ordinances codes and regulations applicable to planning projects and studies; read and interpret maps and aerial photos.
- Collect analyze interpret apply data and draw conclusions for a variety planning projects.
- Coordinate major planning projects and extensive planning research studies; collect and tabulate statistical data and perform complex calculations to compute percentages land acreages and distances.
- Plan coordinate train review and evaluate the work of staff; facilitate cooperation and consensus by participating and work cooperatively in a team framework.
- Communicate effectively by preparing clear and concise presentations; gain cooperation and consensus through discussion and tactical persuasion.
- Communicate effectively in writing by preparing clear and concise planning reports correspondence and concise technical resolutions and plans.
- Communicate effectively by preparing a variety of clear and concise oral presentations and gain cooperation and consensus through discussion and tactical persuasion.
- Follow detailed oral and written instructions; resolve conflicts develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Utilize a personal computer for office usage systems and project application.
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:
Completion of all course work leading to a bachelors degree in planning or a closely related field if planning courses were included as part of the curriculum.
Experience:
Approximately three years of experience performing professional level planning duties for a planning agency comparable to an Associate Planner position in Monterey County.
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 license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J 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 July: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 Street 3rd Floor
Salinas CA 93901
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 II at or .
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