Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time 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 candidate's background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority.

The 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.

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.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications: 

License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s 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.

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 driver’s 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.

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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:
  1. Pre-Employment Exams 
     • Drug & Alcohol Screen
     • Department of Justice LiveScan
  2. Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
• Confirmed Job Offer

Salary : $72,821 - $122,824