Planner I

Planner I is part of a career series for Planner I, II III and Senior Planner. Classes in this series perform a variety of tasks in support of programs assigned to the Department of Planning and Building or General Services Agency including: community planning, development review, environmental review, energy and natural resources management, airport planning, park planning, housing and economic development and other related work as required.

All Levels:

• Assists the general public in interpreting planning and environmental regulations and policies

• Collects and summarizes planning and environmental data including provision of specialized assistance related to environmental issues (e.g. biology, archaeology, geology)

• Develops, compiles and indexes inventories of a wide variety of environmental resource data from existing records and field surveys; conducts field investigations and information surveys

• Prepares technical reports maps, charts and other graphic displays to illustrate research findings, project review and environmental issues; writes staff reports

• Processes routine land use permits, land divisions and environmental determinations and assists in the processing of more complex land use permits, land divisions and environmental determinations

• Assists in the preparation of long range planning documents and grant administration

• May be assigned specialized projects such as serving as a department liaison at advisory committee meetings

Click Here To review the full job description for Planner I.

Click Here To review the Planning & Building Department for the County of San Luis Obispo. The Planner I classification is the entry level position in the series. Under supervision, learns departmental procedures, policies and regulations; independently performs routine tasks after demonstrating proficiency; develops skills and supports department programs by assisting other Planners with more complex tasks and projects as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• General land use, environmental, airport and park planning principles

• Engineering principles and practices pertinent to land use planning and environmental impact determination

• Federal state and local laws and regulations related to the environmental and land use planning with special emphasis on Subdivision Map Act, Zoning and Planning Law (Government Code) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

• Physical and life sciences

• Basic drafting and drawing techniques

• Principles of technical report writing

• Statistical computation and mathematics

• Computer applications and techniques such as Geographic Information Systems

• Planning and Building Department or General Services Agency office organization, procedures and standards as well as strategic direction and goals

• Office procedures and policies

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

All levels: Graduation from an accredited institution with either a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, natural resources management, environmental, physical or life science, or a closely related field. In addition: 

Planner I: No additional experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
 
 An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
 
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. 
 
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed. 
 
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.