Community Development Planning Analyst I/II/III
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Salary : $63,925.00 - $94,672.00 AnnuallyLocation : Bridgeport, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300134Department: Community Development DepartmentOpening Date: 11/05/2024Bargaining Unit: MCPEDescription DEFINITIONUnder direction, performs the full range of customer service functions in the Community Development Department, which includes the Planning, Building Inspection, and Code Enforcement divisions. The Community Development Analyst advises the public on a variety of regulatory requirements; performs routine and technical work, both at the public counter and in the back office; answers inquiries related to building codes, remodeling and repair requirements, development regulations, general plan policies, permit procedures and schedules; performs review of plans and specifications; reviews, tracks, and processes applications; issues building permits; calculates and collects fees; prepares and assists in administering grant applications, including periodic reporting for the Local Transportation Commission's overall work program; participates on or leads project teams in planning studies, environmental reviews, community design, and general plan preparation; assists with planning policy formulation and implementation; and performs other work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Planning Analyst I is the first working level of the Community Development Analyst class series. This professional class requires a diverse skill set to work on a broad range of tasks and projects, including data collection, research, analysis, staff report preparation, public presentation, technical field reviews, environmental review and community meetings. Incumbents in this class will be expected to be cross-trained in areas of community development permits, processes and policies. The Planning Analyst II is the journey level classification in the Community Development Analyst series and requires a broader skill set, good judgement, and experience resulting in less need for supervision. The Planning Analyst III is the lead level classification and requires the incumbent to perform the most complex planning, compliance, or building functions, or has demonstrated competencies involving the entire planning/inspection/permitting process in multiple functional areas with limited supervision. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Analyst II level upon demonstration of competency and knowledge involving the planning, inspection, and permit process, land use function, and County requirements and regulations.Examples of Duties DAILY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES INCLUDE (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)o Provides information to the public on various Community Development Department regulations, permits, and applications; o Accepts and reviews application and plan submittals for completeness and compliance with Mono County ordinances and regulations; o Processes construction plans; enters plans into permit software, reviews plans to establish valuation and computes plan check and various other fees; o Verifies current contractor's licenses and worker's compensation insurance; refers plans to building inspectors, environmental health specialists, planners, code compliance personnel, public works, special districts and plan checking personnel as needed;o Issues routine permits for building construction work; o Verifies completion of necessary documentation to balance accounts for monies collected; o Coordinates applicable inquiries with code compliance staff; o Gathers and evaluates data and information for planning studies and long-range planning policy development; o Prepares or coordinates preparation of general plan elements; o Coordinates and prepares project reports; o Conducts research and performs data analysis and project evaluations; o Processes applications for planning permits (e.g., use permits, variances, specific plans, etc.); o May conduct inspections of sites to ensure compliance with General Plan and zoning codes; o Assists with, coordinates and prepares environmental studies; o Assists with and prepares public presentations; o Participates in the environmental review of proposed projects; o Assists with the implementation of general plan and specific planning requirements; o Assists with the revision of planning ordinances; o Interprets use permits, ordinances, policies, and regulations; o Performs reviews of site development plans and may prepare and present staff reports for the Planning Commission; o Prepares or assists with the preparation of maps and graphs; o Answers public inquiries regarding planning issues, permit procedures, and zoning; o May represent the Department on committees; o Provides staff support to the Local Transportation Commission, regional planning advisory committees, and certain state mandated and local commissions; o Develops grant proposals;o Manage grants, including fiscal and progress reports;o Responds to inquiries and complaints related to building and planning regulations; o Develops and/or maintains departmental web page;o Maintains necessary records according to department policy; o Provides monthly progress reports and statistics; o Performs general office duties including staffing the customer service counter; o Maintains confidentiality; o Other duties as assigned.Typical Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:•Methods, procedures, principles and practices of record keeping and report writing.•Computer and Internet applications related to permit functions, planning and land use.•Building, zoning and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the County.•Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes.•Principles of mathematics related to the building trades.•Basic housing construction methods and terminology.•Basic symbols and content of construction plans and blueprints.•Functions and responsibilities of a public planning agency.•Principles, techniques, and knowledge of land use planning.•Current trends in land use planning and community design.•Research and statistical methods.•Environmental review and impacts of changes in land use, including CEQA.•Graphic illustration and presentation (GIS preferred).•Applicable federal, state, and local laws and codes.Ability and willingness to:•Read, understand and apply ordinances and regulations.•Educate the public on the significance of community development initiatives.•Assist in the preparation of planning studies and reports.•Review permit applications for completeness and conformity with requisite ordinances.•Ability to interpret and explain building plans, specifications and building codes.•Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.•Provide advice on standard construction methods and requirements.•Enforce regulations with firmness and tact.•Facilitate and/or participate in team/group problem solving.•Prepare clear and concise written reports.•Provide attention to detail while maintaining focus on larger projects/tasks•Learn and enforce Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations related to planning and zoning activities.•Assist with planning studies and environmental reviews.•Collect, compile, evaluate, and analyze technical, statistical, and other information related to public planning.•Assist with and prepare planning and zoning reports.•Read and understand laws, ordinances, general plan elements, environmental impact statements, and other documents related to community planning and land use.•Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.•Effectively represent the Community Development Department.•Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and co-workers.•Make public presentations.•Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.•Plan and organize work in an efficient manner.•Track and complete multiple tasks while maintaining focus.•Adapt to constantly changing work environment.•Provide exceptional customer service.•Use technology effectively.•Maintain confidentiality.Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:Graduation from a four (4) year-college or university with major work in planning, or a closely related field. Experience equivalent to that of a Planning Technician or a permit technician with a government agency may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.A certificate in planning, Certification as a permit technician by ICBO, a graduate degree, or a professional certificate in a related field is highly desirable.Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to that of a Community Development Analyst II or an Associate Planner.Special Requirements: Possession of a driver's license valid in California.Supplemental Information TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move object weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted and greater than 25 pounds with assistance; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office environment; some driving in and out-of-county is required; frequent contact with staff and the public; the incumbent may work a portion of the week in the Bridgeport Office and at times other than the normal 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule, such as occasional night meetings.Mono County Summary of Benefits The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.Pay Periods and Payroll DeductionsCounty employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERSTo provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: Dental Mono CountyOffers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:•$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.•$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.•Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).•Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.VisionVision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:•well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.•$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.•$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.Basic Life InsuranceAdministered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.•Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00•At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00•Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00•Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00•Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by VoyaEmployees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:•For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth•For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.CalPERS Retirement Benefits and ContributionsMono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groupsMost new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.govAFLAC - Optional Insurance ProviderMono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.EAP - Employee Assistance ProgramMono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.Mono County Wellness ProgramMono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00SICK & VACATIONSick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:Initial employment 10 days vacation per yearAfter three years of continuous service15 days vacation per yearAfter ten years of continuous service17 days vacation per yearAfter fifteen years of continuous service19 days vacation per yearAfter twenty years of continuous service20 days vacation per yearPermanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.Mono County HolidaysMost all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group. Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!