Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner
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The County of Riverside is currently seeking candidates for Planner positions. The salary range for these positions is $76,024.00 - $136,780.80 annually. This position is located in Riverside and is a regular job type. The position will be filled at the departments discretion based on the candidates experience, qualifications, and educational attainment. About The Position
A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. Vacancies are available for Assistant, Associate, and Senior Planner positions. The Riverside County's TLMA Planning Department has multiple opportunities for Planners, which will be located in Riverside. This position is comparable to the Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner level with most cities and will be responsible for performing all aspects of project management, technical analysis, and public presentations primarily related to the current development projects, housing programs, community plans, and other various County ordinances. The incumbent will be participating in implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the Planning Department; participating in zoning administration and application to a variety of projects, including providing technical assistance to the public by phone, email and at the public counter; attending meetings of the Planning Commission and/or Board of Supervisors as required; making presentations to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as required; coordinating environmental review for assigned projects; establishing good working relationships and working cooperatively with all County departments; and other duties as assigned. Competitive candidates will possess knowledge of land use planning, principles, methods and procedures applicable to land use planning activities; the physical, social, environmental and economic implications of land use planning; local, State and Federal legislation governing land use development and planning activities; ability to work in a team environment; proficient with MS Office programs; strong writing skills; ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned work independently; conduct research, collect and analyze data, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach logical conclusions and formulate consistent recommendations; compose well written and thorough project reports and recommendations; provide oral presentations to community groups and government bodies; work effectively with the general public, community, government board and commissions; interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to planning projects and cases. Candidates with education and experience in California, including familiarity with state regulations, are preferred. The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is contingent upon the candidate's experience, qualifications, and educational attainment. Examples Of Essential Duties
Assistant Planner duties include conducting studies necessary to meet urban/regional planning objectives, contacting other parties to discuss various technical or legal aspects of projects, accompanying staff to property sites to gather facts, preparing written reports, and making oral presentations to governmental administrative and hearing bodies. Associate Planner duties include conducting studies necessary to meet urban/regional planning objectives, contacting other parties to discuss review of various technical or legal aspects of projects, making field trips to property sites to gather facts, preparing written reports, and making oral presentations to public groups and governmental bodies. Senior Planner duties include prescribing procedures, methods, materials, and formats, receiving applications for the most technically challenging zoning changes, meeting with consultants or developers to advise them on requirements, planning and coordinating with delineators on the preparation of maps, graphs and other visual displays, and conducting, leading or coordinating planning studies. Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Planner: Option I requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Option II requires certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Option III requires two years of experience as a Land Use Technician I/II with Riverside County. Associate Planner: Option I requires one year of experience as an Assistant Planner with Riverside County, Option II requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and three years of professional planning experience, Option III requires certification by and full membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Senior Planner: Option I requires one year of experience as an Associate Planner with Riverside County, Option II requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four years of professional planning experience. Supplemental Information
Other requirements include possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. This recruitment is open to all applicants. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBeaird@rivco.org.