Date Posted:

July 22, 2024

Salary:

Compensation: $39.79-$47.64 Hourly / $77,590.50-$92,898.00 Yearly

Description:

Under general supervision, a Planner I performs basic technical planning and zoning work; and related work as required. This is an entry-level position for professional planning work in the Community Development Agency of the county. Under the direction of a senior staff member, incumbents receive training in all phases of planning and zoning work and perform the more routine, and less complex duties in both areas. After one year in this class, incumbents may be eligible for promotion to the next higher class of Planner II. Knowledge of: • Principles of land use, city and regional planning and zoning administration. • Elementary aspects of public administration, economics and sociology. • Elementary statistical methods. • Basic GIS principles. Abilities: • Learning the principles, methods, and techniques involved in professional planning and zoning. • Making decisions, exercising judgment. • Planning and organizing. • Analyzing and problem solving. • Communicating effectively orally and in writing. • Interpersonal sensitivity. • Use basic GIS software.

Qualifications:

Either I Experience: The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Planning Technician I in Alameda County classified service. Or II Experience: The equivalent of six months of full-time experience as a Planning Technician II in Alameda County classified service. Or III Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, or related field such as architecture, landscape architecture, geography, urban/environmental studies, economics, sociology, public management/administration. If Bachelor’s degree is not in a related field, major must show nexus to planning work experience. Special Requirements: Candidates may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and may be required to drive in the performance of duties. Planners may need to attend night and/or weekend meetings regarding assigned projects. *Temporary Provisional Appointment: To obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to take County exam when open.

How to Apply:

County Online Application Instructions Go to: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Alameda/jobboard.asp Click on the Application Template link (above Employment Opportunities). Follow the steps below based on your previous County of Alameda application experience a. If you have never completed a County of Alameda application, register as a new user and complete the entire application. b. If you have filled out a County application previously, log in and add your most recent position(s) and update other information as appropriate. You are required to provide a valid email address. Our staff will contact you via email and without a valid email address, you will not be contacted regarding your application. Before submitting your application to the County of Alameda, it is your responsibility to ensure accuracy of all information submitted in the application. Once you’ve completed the application, print the document as a PDF and email it to Elizabeth.mcelligott@acgov.org.

Filing Deadline:

8/9/2024