Final Filing Date

No later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008.

To obtain the application materials you may download them from web site (See upper right box titled, "Required Forms"), visit the Personnel Department during regular office hours or submit a request either by e-mail (jobs@placer.ca.gov) or voicemail on the job line (530) 889-4070 - please include your name, address and the title of the position in which you are interested.

Description

Perform highly responsible and complex professional planning duties in the preparation and review of plans and other documents relating to land use, environmental protection, economic development, environmental compliance, and related topics; administer applicable local ordinances and State and Federal statutes; to administer planning related grant projects and contracts; and assist the public in understanding and complying with adopted plans and regulations. May exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical personnel.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Principal Planner classification recognizes positions that exercise a higher level of independence and autonomy in the performance of the full-range of advanced and complex professional planning duties when overseeing the varied activities of a division or a major element of the Planning Department or Department of Facility Services’ Parks work program.

Minimum Qualifications

It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed below.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban, regional or environmental planning, or a related field.

· Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Note: Specific job classification duties are available on-line at: classandcomp.com or upon request by calling (530) 889-4060.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE RATING – 100%
Based upon responses to the attached supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

Notification

Notification for each phase of the recruitment process will be by U.S. Mail. Please notify the Personnel Department of any address change for all applications submitted.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of land use planning and development; Principles and practices of environmental planning and administration of environmental policies; Principles and practices of grant project management and contract administration; All applicable local ordinances and State and Federal statutes; State and Federal grant programs; Operation, policies and procedures of the County Planning Department and/or Department of Facility Services; Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Arithmetic, basic statistics and mathematical calculations; Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; Planning related applications software.

Ability to

Manage complex, lengthy, highly public and visible element (s) of the department’s work program. Manage, direct, supervise, train, assign, review and evaluate the work of assigned subordinate staff. Manage and monitor state and Federal grant programs. Compile, analyze and evaluate technical, statistical and economic information of a difficult and complex nature; read and interpret maps and legal property descriptions; read and interpret applicable laws and regulations. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview and dialogue, and deal fairly and courteously with the public; work effectively with interruption. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. On a continuous basis sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently stand at counter for long periods of time; twist and reach office equipment; write and/or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and occasionally lift moderate weight. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job. Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe planning activities and problem solve when appropriate; understand, interpret and explain applicable ordinances and statutes and Department policies and procedures; visually differentiate between colors on land use maps.

Benefit Package

Placer County values its employees and offers permanent employees an excellent benefit package including generous contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); health, dental, vision, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance programs; 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days and vacation accrual starting at 10 days per year. Employees also have access to an employee assistance program, 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans. Additional compensation incentives, including supplemental compensation and administrative leave, are also available for certain management classifications.

Substitute Lists

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active, nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring placement, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), or marital status. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.