Planner I/II/III

The Department of Planning & Building is actively recruiting for a Planner to join our team! 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. Distinguishing Characteristics Planner I 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. Planner II is the journey worker level in the series. Under general supervision, does professional planning and environmental work in all program areas, including long‑range planning, current planning, and housing and economic development. Planner II is expected to perform complex Planner assignments in a majority of program areas. Planner III is the full range journey worker level in the series. Under general supervision, conducts and processes the full range of discretionary land use permit and land division applications, including environmental reviews up to and including the preparation or review of an Environmental Impact Report; may review work of other staff; may train staff as assigned; acts as lead worker when assigned. Planner III is expected to perform the full range of complex Planner assignments in all program areas. Anticipated Salary Range The anticipated salary range for this position is Step 1-3 of each level of the series, depending on qualifications. Education and Experience 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. Para-professional or higher‑level job‑related experience may substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. Planner I: No additional experience required. Planner II: One year of professional level experience in urban and regional planning or environmental review and analysis. Planner III: Two years of professional level experience in urban and regional planning or environmental review and analysis. Licenses and Certificates 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. Special Subclass Recruitment Recruitment for the positions in this series may be conducted according to the special requirements for each position. Requirements may be broadened to include experience more specific to the particular vacancy. This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. The duties of a particular position within a multi‑position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential duties of a particular position (whether it be a multi‑position class or a single‑position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process. This information will also be made available for review at the time of any recruitment for that position and at such other times as reasonably required. #J-18808-Ljbffr