What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner - $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS position at County of Nevada?
* * * $1,000 - $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *
Interview Date To Be Determined
Nevada County is looking for a Senior Planner to work on Advance Planning and Current Planning projects. The position will be responsible for the processing of larger and more complex current planning projects, including reviewing those projects for compliance with CEQA. The incumbent will also prepare, and implement state-mandated General Plan elements and amendments, ordinance amendments and supervise and lead one of the basic functions of the office (Resource and Advance and/or Current Planning).
Examples of Duties:
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of assigned professional and technical staff; reviews and directs the work as necessary.
- Compiles information into final reports and presents or supervises the presentation of reports and studies to the County Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and others.
- Coordinates work with others in the Community Development Agency; participates in the formation of policies and procedures; evaluates the effectiveness of established policies and procedures and recommends improvement.
- Reviews projects for compliance with County zoning regulations and codes, prepares ordinance amendments and updates to the County’s General Plan.
- Holds public meetings and workshops on Current Planning and Advance Planning projects.
- Participates in the selection, training and evaluation of assigned staff.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.
Nevada County offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, orthodontics, vision and life insurance; optional flexible spending account (FSA); optional dependent care account (DCA); tuition reimbursement options and deferred compensation plans including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. In addition, employees receive a generous sick time/vacation/PLP leave benefit; 11 standard holidays and 2-3 floating holidays. Flexible schedules and telework options are available, depending on department and program needs.
Recruitment incentives-between $1K and $5K paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Salary : $88,169 - $107,636
