Date Posted:

July 22, 2024

Salary:

Compensation: $30.06-$35.81 Hourly / $58,617.00-$69,829.50 Yearly

Description:

The Alameda County Planning Department is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic professional to immediately fill one Planning Technician I position. This position provides the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for the Current Planning Division and the Policy Planning Division supporting the work of the Planners and Clerical staff by designing and drafting maps and graphics, updating and maintaining documents and webpages, posting notices and announcements, delivering packets, providing land use information to the public at the Permit Center, and performing other paraprofessional duties. Knowledge of: • Graphic materials and photography. • Architectural or engineering drafting skills. • Cartography and freehand drawing. • Printing and reproduction processes. • Photography and photo-interpretation. • Computer-aided design. • Geographic Information Systems. • Computer mapping. Ability to: • Translate resource material into graphic form. • Understand visual design principles. • Accurately correct/modify copy for reproduction. • Interpret topographical maps. • Post, erase, color, label, ink, paste-up graphic materials. • Analyze and problem solve. • Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.

Qualifications:

Either I: Completion of a training program in architectural/engineering drafting, graphic illustration, or cartographics, and the equivalent of 1-year full-time experience in architectural/engineering drafting, graphic illustration, or cartographics. Or II: The equivalent of 2 years’ full-time experience in architectural/engineering drafting, graphic illustration, or cartographics. License: A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Physical Ability: Operate a motor vehicle, walk over rough terrain, lift 30 pounds. *Provisional Appointment: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. Provisional appointments are temporary, lasting only until an examination for the position can be given. The appointment ends when the examination is completed. You do not gain tenure in the position. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County exam when open. You will earn vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and are eligible to receive medical and dental benefits.

How to Apply:

County Online Application Instructions: 1. Go to: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Alameda/jobboard.asp 2. Click on the Application Template link (above Employment Opportunities). 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Before submitting your application to the County of Alameda, it is your responsibility to ensure accuracy of all information submitted in the application. 6. 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