Planning Technician
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This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:8/23/24, 9/13/24, 10/4/24, 10/25/24, 11/15/24, 12/6/24 (final)Under close supervision, the Planning Technician performs paraprofessional, technical planning and environmental work in the administration and developmentof 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* Basic research methods and procedures* Geologic and soil characteristics* Principles of geology, surface and ground water hydrology* Inter-relationships of hydrologic, soil, geologic and ecologic conditions* Techniques used in compiling and interpreting data, and presenting it in graphic forms* Instruments, methods, and symbols used in topographic mapping and property descriptions* Fieldwork and research techniques and procedures including but not limited to determining property ownership and zoning background* Property descriptions and mapping terminology* 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* Plant and animal species, especially those found in the Sacramento area* 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 punctuationAbility to:* Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures* Analyze planning applications for compliance with procedural requirements* Read and interpret legal property descriptions, topographical drawings, maps, graphs, charts and field notes* 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* Compile data from various sources* Assess geologic and soil characteristics* Analyze specific plant and animal relationships* Assess effects of natural processes and human activity on all life forms including crops, livestock and natural communities, water quality and other hydrologic characteristics* 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 goalsMinimum Qualifications:Either: 1. One year of full-time paid paraprofessional or technical experience in environmental, urban or regional planning.Or: 2. Successful completion of 30 semester (45 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with at least 20 semester (30 quarter) units 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.Note: Related fields above may include archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, biology, botany, business administration, climatology, economics, engineering, geology, historic preservation, hydrology, political science, range management, recreation administration (outdoor resource management), watershed management, and wildlife management.Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.General QualificationsBackground/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. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.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.Probationary PeriodThe probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.APPLICATIONQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) ###-####; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail ...@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net* Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.* Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.* Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.* Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.* A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREApplicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions . Please be descriptive in your response.Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application , or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.* Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.* The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.* Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.* If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.* Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.* If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question.* For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.* If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)For information regarding County jobs:* www.saccountyjobs.netSacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at ...@saccounty.gov or 916-###-####, CA Relay 711.