PLANNER I/II

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The Department of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services (PBES) serves our community by enforcing a fair, efficient, and open process that balances the diverse needs of agriculture, the economy, health and safety, and the environment. As a member of PBES you will work alongside employees from the following PBES Divisions: Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, and Staff Services.

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About the Position
The Position
There are four sub-disciplines within which a Planner I/ II may work:
Current and Advanced Land Use Planning, Groundwater and Water Resources Planning, and Sustainability Planning.

Napa County is currently seeking applicants for two (2) Planner I/ II vacancies assigned to the Current & Advanced Planning sub-discipline to perform the following duties:
To perform a variety of responsible professional duties in the field of current and advance land use planning, groundwater or sustainability; to prepare, process and present reports, research findings and agenda items; disseminate information to the public and provide assistance to the public and developers on complex matters; and, as assigned, perform business process analysis and oversee interdepartmental permitting coordination and ensure efficiency of the Department's permit information tracking systems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Planner I work under close supervision and perform the para-professional and less complex professional planning assignments.

The Planner II is a flexibly staffed job series performing a full range of professional activities within the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department. Planners may be assigned to the Planning, Water Resources, and Sustainability disciplines within the Department. The difference in Planner levels depends on the complexity of the assignments and the degree of independent judgment and responsibility required.

The Planner I performs a variety of para-professional and professional planning duties. Incumbents work under close supervision and perform the para-professional and less complex professional planning assignments. An incumbent may be promoted to a Planner II if and when there is an associated need.

The Planner II performs a variety of responsible professional planning duties in the field of current and advance planning. Planner II is the journey level of the series and works under general supervision while performing difficult, varied, and complex professional planning assignments. As experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired, and increased proficiency consistently demonstrated, an incumbent may be promoted to a Planner III if and when there is an associated need.

The ideal candidate

• Strong analytical skills and proficient in conducting research, data analysis and utilizing tools to evaluate and interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey planning concepts and present findings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify issues, propose creative solutions, and evaluate the planning initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Detail oriented and ability to analyze data accurately.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies in the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR PLANNER I AND PLANNER II
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: PLANNER I
$40.24 - $48.09 Hourly
$3,219.20 - $3,847.20 Biweekly
$6,974.93 - $8,335.60 Monthly
$83,699.20 - $100,027.20 Annually

Option 1
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with bachelor's degree in city, regional, land use or environmental planning, or related field.

Option II
Experience:
Two years of the experience providing planning information to the public and processing administrative permits such as sign permits, temporary trailer permits, home occupations, event permits and ABC compliance checks.
-AND-
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in city, regional, land use or environmental planning or possession of a planning certification from an accredited college or professional planning association.

Option III
Experience:
Four years of the experience providing planning information to the public and processing administrative permits such as sign permits, temporary trailer permits, home occupations, event permits and ABC compliance checks.

PLANNER II
$46.39 - $55.52 Hourly
$3,711.20 - $4,441.60 Biweekly
$8,040.93 - $9,623.47 Monthly
$96,491.20 - $115,481.60 Annually
The Recruitment Process Application Deadline will be accepted on-line until the current vacancy is filled.

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications and supplement questions will be reviewed and scored by our subject matter experts on a flow basis until the current vacancy is filled. Only the most qualified from supplemental question review will move forward to Oral Panel Interviews.

• Oral Panel Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis until the current vacancy is filled. Only the most qualified from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.