Planner, Beaches And Harbors

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from everyone!

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:

We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday December 3 2025 at 8 a.m. (PT) until Thursday December 11 2025 by5 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday December 11 2025 to be accepted.

With more than 10 million residents Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California over 116000 employees in more than 38 Departments we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2300 different job descriptions offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages nationally. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work relax and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The following are the position responsibilities:

Prepares programs plans or scopes of work for planning or environmental projects or construction projects including organizing and facilitating meetings with collaborators; and coordinates the implementation or construction of projects with consultants or contractors Department staff and other departments.

Assists in reviewing proposed plans and applications for construction work on private or public facilities at the beaches and in the harbor in order to ensure compliance with local development regulations Departmental design guidelines approved plans and specifications and lease agreements.

Conducts field inspections at County owned or operated coastal properties to verify compliance with local development regulations Departmental design guidelines approved plans and specifications to investigate reported land use violations and review and assess the condition of buildings and other structures in order to determine the need for maintenance or repair.

Researches grant opportunities and prepares grant applications by working with Department and County staff grant partners and grantors including analyzing information and creating application content to obtain funding.

Conducts studies and develops programs and projects to address challenges by researching analyzing evaluating and recommending appropriate solutions in order to meet the needs of the Department.

Prepares reviews and facilitates permit applications and environmental documentation for projects or programs by gathering analyzing and organizing information in order to obtain entitlements.

Prepares reports that include written analysis and technical content by using appropriate software programs in order to illustrate research findings project assessments and environmental issues.

Assists County staff and collaborators by interpreting and explaining planning and environmental processes regulations plans guidelines and policies in order to provide excellent customer service.

Prepares and presents information about projects and policies to collaborators and County Staff in order to effectively communicate the activities and goals of the Department.

Requirements to Qualify:

Option 1:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree* in urban planning environmental studies park planning landscape architecture architecture civil engineering or related field- AND- two years experience in either:

a) the planning development design or coordination of major building and alteration projects** or

b) the development and implementation of major urban planning programs***.

Option 2:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree* -AND- three years experience in either:

1. the planning development design or coordination of major building and alteration projects** or
2. the development and implementation of major urban planning programs***.

Important Note: For either option graduation from an accredited college with Masters Degree* in urban planning environmental studies park planning landscape architecture oceanography architecture civil engineering or related field will be accepted for one year of the required experience.

License:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

• Additional experience beyond the requirements
• Experience with project management principles and practices
• Experience with grant processes
• Experience with office computing and specialized software
• Professional Certifications and/or Credentials

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
PART I:This assessment type will evaluate the training experience and education you list on the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. Thispart of the assessment is worth 25% of your total score and assess:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge
• Professional Certification
• Additional Experience
• Office Computing and Specialized Computer Software

• Professional/Technical Knowledge
• Active Listening
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Coordination
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Dependability
• Integrity/Ethics
• Interpersonal
• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Originality
• Planning
• Problem Solving
• Prioritization
• Public Speaking
• Reading Plans
• Time Management

• We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on theApplygreen button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
• Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
• We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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