Job Details

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Planner IV to join the team in the Policy Section of the Community Development and Infrastructure Department`s Planning Division! We are seeking an experienced Planner with Policy and Advanced Planning experience. 

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 limited direction in the Policy Section, perform advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments, including: act as Project Manager to review and manage complex planning studies, development applications, and consultant proposals, including Transportation studies; conduct project reviews for consistency with the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan and area plans; review State laws and regulations; conduct research, including field inspections; process General Plan Amendments and Zoning Amendments; assist with Housing related policy development and projects; present reports and other findings to staff, decision-making bodies and elected officials; provide professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects; and perform other work as required. The current vacancy is in the Policy Section of CDI-Planning.

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 journey level planning experience equivalent to a Planner III at Santa Cruz County.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation, which is approved by the appointing authority.
 

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of public land use planning or in the specialty area to which assigned; statistical research methods as applied to the collection and tabulation of data affecting public planning; laws, ordinances and regulations governing planning in California; purposes and policies, procedures and regulations of a County planning department and zoning administration; principles and techniques of gathering and analyzing data; basic statistical methods and procedures used in planning studies; techniques of public presentation; long range and regulatory planning practices; and laws and regulations related to planning, zoning and environmental protection. Working knowledge of legislative processes; and policy formulation. Some knowledge of principles and techniques of project leadership and training.

Ability to: Collect, analyze, compile, organize and present technical statistical and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research; interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations and ordinances; prepare concise written and oral reports; participate in planning presentations before official bodies; provide services to the public in a courteous and effective manner; participate cooperatively and effectively as a contributing team member; prepare rough charts, maps and other graphic illustrations; apply laws and ordinances and conduct field investigations may be required for certain positions; produce acceptable work commensurate with the level of appointment in an acceptable timeframe; learn to input, retrieve and analyze data using a computer; organize and present planning research studies; collect, analyze, compile and arrange technical, statistical and related information for planning and zoning research; develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, officials and personnel from other agencies; interpret maps and aerial photos; present major planning studies analyses and reports to boards, commissions and committees; complete complex assignments, determine alternative choices and make recommendations; write, interpret, apply and explain complex rules, laws, regulations and ordinances; prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports, ordinances, resolutions and plans; interpret and consistently apply provisions of laws, regulations and policies; understand and relate to others the concepts, aims and principles of land use planning and zoning; speak effectively before large groups; provide leadership to team efforts; coordinate multifaceted programs as project leader; track, monitor and advocate legislation; develop, implement and monitor grants; act as subject matter expert or resource; and complete the most controversial and technically complex planning assignments.

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com 

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