PRINCIPAL PLANNER

The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!THE JOB : Under general direction, plan, organize and direct a section of the Planning Department; manage long-range land use planning activities; act as designated, on behalf of an Assistant Director in their absence; and do other work as required.The current vacancy is in the Parks Department. The Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Department position will be responsible for overseeing the Park Planning team, providing subject matter expertise to staff on existing state and local policies, codes and existing industry construction management practices. This position will also oversee Parks’ initiatives involving natural resource management. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current and future vacancies during the life of the list.Qualifications : THE REQUIREMENTS : Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be : One year of work experience equivalent to a Planner IV or Resource Planner IV at Santa Cruz County, including experience leading teams and directing the work of others.Special Requirements : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.#J-18808-Ljbffr