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Assistant Planner
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/10/2025, 7/8/2025, 8/12/2025, 9/9/2025 (Final) Under general supervision, the Assistant Planner performs analytical planning and environmental work in the administration and development of community and general plans, zoning regulations and environmental documents; explains the planning program, policies, local ordinances and State and Federal regulations to the public. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to urban planning, environmental regulations, and community development; various aspects of human ecological relationships; principles, practices, and techniques of urban and regional planning; principles and practices of governmental planning with particular reference to urbanizing areas; trends and statistics affecting community planning; the State Planning, Zoning and Land Use laws, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and pertinent County ordinances such as the Zoning Code; statistics and graphic presentation techniques; basic principles of urban planning; basic research and statistical methods and procedures; principles, practices and techniques of drafting and graphic design; procedures for gathering land use data; public speaking and presentation techniques; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning, environmental, land use and zoning issues; prepare technical and statistical documents; prepare required maps and other graphical material; evaluate statistical data and present facts and conclusions; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with the public, community groups, and other government agencies; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; make effective presentations and respond to questions from various groups, including boards, committees, and the public; interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports; formulate options and make recommendations based on data and information collected; apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; use current technologies, tools and equipment to achieve program goals. Minimum Qualifications Either: 1. Three years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Planning Technician. Or: 2. A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning or other field closely related to the intent of the class. Or: 3. Four years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration. General Qualifications Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Physical Abilities While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to: walk and stand for long periods of time. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to: work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather; work on rough, uneven terrain; work in loud or noisy areas; work near vehicular traffic; work around dirt, dust, fumes and/or odors; work around machinery and equipment with moving parts; work in potentially hazardous areas. Background/Criminal History The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/10/2025, 7/8/2025, 8/12/2025, 9/9/2025 (Final) Under general supervision, the Assistant Planner performs analytical planning and environmental work in the administration and development of community and general plans, zoning regulations and environmental documents; explains the planning program, policies, local ordinances and State and Federal regulations to the public. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to urban planning, environmental regulations, and community development; various aspects of human ecological relationships; principles, practices, and techniques of urban and regional planning; principles and practices of governmental planning with particular reference to urbanizing areas; trends and statistics affecting community planning; the State Planning, Zoning and Land Use laws, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and pertinent County ordinances such as the Zoning Code; statistics and graphic presentation techniques; basic principles of urban planning; basic research and statistical methods and procedures; principles, practices and techniques of drafting and graphic design; procedures for gathering land use data; public speaking and presentation techniques; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret data pertaining to planning, environmental, land use and zoning issues; prepare technical and statistical documents; prepare required maps and other graphical material; evaluate statistical data and present facts and conclusions; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with the public, community groups, and other government agencies; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; make effective presentations and respond to questions from various groups, including boards, committees, and the public; interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports; formulate options and make recommendations based on data and information collected; apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; use current technologies, tools and equipment to achieve program goals. Minimum Qualifications Either: 1. Three years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Planning Technician. Or: 2. A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning or other field closely related to the intent of the class. Or: 3. Four years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration. General Qualifications Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Physical Abilities While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to: walk and stand for long periods of time. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to: work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather; work on rough, uneven terrain; work in loud or noisy areas; work near vehicular traffic; work around dirt, dust, fumes and/or odors; work around machinery and equipment with moving parts; work in potentially hazardous areas. Background/Criminal History The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.