What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner I/II position at Tuolumne County?
***HIRING INCENTIVE **
New employees hired or current employees promoted into this classification will be eligible for the following hiring incentives:
- Hiring Incentive—paid in first paycheck: $1,000
- Personal Leave credit in first paycheck: 40 hours
- Upon completion of probationary period and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $1,000
- Upon completion of 2 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $1,500
- Upon completion of 4 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $2,500
- Upon completion of 5 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $3,000
GRAND TOTAL: $9,000
The following incentive will only apply to new employees of the County of Tuolumne:
- Up to $2,000 housing allowance/moving expenses upon approval by, and at the sole discretion of, the County Administrator
DEFINITION
Under direct and general supervision, performs professional office and field work involved in planning, zoning, and land use matters; interprets and enforces various zoning regulations of the County; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; provides professional advice and assistance to the public on planning, community development, zoning, and permits; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct and general supervision from the Deputy Community Resources Agency Director – Community Services. Exercises no supervision of staff. May exercise technical and functional direction over and provide training to lower-level staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Planner I: This is the entry-level classification in the planning series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of professional office and field work related to the interpretation, application and enforcement of County planning codes, ordinances and regulations and the County’s General Plan. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
Planner II: This is the journey-level of the planning series, able, under general supervision, to perform the full scope of general planning duties required. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Planner in that the latter is the advanced journey-level class in the series and is responsible for organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of departmental staff involved in a major area of the Planning Division, in addition to performing the more complex planning and project management activities.
The positions in the Planner class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level requiring two (2) additional years of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Planner I: Equivalent to the completion of a two-year degree or equivalent education from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in planning, political science, environmental studies, natural resource management, watershed management, forestry, or a closely related field.
Planner II: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in planning, political science, environmental studies, natural resource management, watershed management, forestry, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the classification of Planner I with Tuolumne County.
The completion of a two year degree with major coursework in planning, political science, environmental studies, natural resource management, watershed management, forestry, or a closely related field supplemented by the completion of a land use certificate from an accredited program may substitute for the four-year degree.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Additional Information
The County of Tuolumne offers an extensive benefits package to members of the Tuolumne County Employees Union (OE3)
- County Contribution Towards Health Care Costs:
Up to $1,050 month for employee only
$1,794 month for employee one dependent
$2,384 month for employee family
$150 month for opting out of medical coverage
- Available Medical Plans: Anthem Blue Cross CARE PPO, Anthem Blue Cross CHOICE PPO, and Kaiser for those within their service area.
- Dental Plan: Delta Dental
- Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Life Insurance: $50,000 option life insurance plan for purchase
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Plan
- Retirement: CalPERS and Social Security
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (457b)
- Holidays: 12 Days
- Floating Holiday: 16 hours on July 4th
- Vacation: 80-160 hours annually depending on years of service
- Sick: 96 hours annually
- Personal Flex Days: 12 days for FY 23/24, prorated
- Retention incentive based on years of service: 5 years = 2.5%, 10 years = 5%, 15 years = 10%, 20 years = 15%, and 25 years = 20% Probation Period: 13 pay periods
May qualify for:
- Employee 3.5% down payment and 2% closing cost assistance program
- Student loan forgiveness
- Education assistance program
COMMITTMENT TO EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
The County has a “Learning Forward” commitment to staff. We are dedicated to our employee’s growth and provide access to a career coach/employee development professional and provides an education assistance program.
Salary : $1,794 - $2,384
