Planning Technician I/II

Tulare County's Resource Management Agency-Economic Development & Planning Division is recruiting for the position of Planning Technician I/II, located in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. Position may be filled at either Level I or Level II depending on meeting the required qualifications of the position.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of paraprofessional planning and routine office work which supports the department in the collection and organization of planning information and to provide planning information to the public.

SALARY INFORMATION BY LEVEL
Level I: $3,204 - $3,905 Monthly
Level II: $3,539 - $4,313 Monthly

Typical Duties

Assist planning staff in researching information; answer questions and respond to requests from the public, agencies, and other departments; assist planners in the preparation of CEQA documents and environmental studies; review building permits, plan checking building permits, parcel maps, lot splits, zone changes, environmental assessment and agricultural preserves for completeness and compliance/non-compliance with planning related ordinances; conduct field investigations; assist inspectors or planners in completing departmental projects; draft rough maps and plot land use information; coordinate work with departmental sections and other departments; perform title searches; assign house numbers according to a predetermined plan; prepare staff reports, attend and present basic environmental planning project findings to Project Review Committee and/or Chief Planners; perform general office tasks such as filing, scanning, duplicating and collating materials, and delivering reports; assist in maintaining alphabetical and numerical case files; input and retrieve data from automated systems; use computer software to create memos, reports and letters; perform mathematical computations on spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Required :

Level I

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, preferably supplemented by college coursework in planning or a closely related field OR significant experience at a technical or clerical level in planning work or related field such as engineering, architecture, or public administration in lieu of college coursework.

Level II

Two (2) years of college with major coursework in engineering, architecture, business administration, planning, geography or a closely related field OR one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Planning Technician I.

Knowledge of:

Basic math to compute averages and percentages; alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Skill/Ability to:

Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; read and understand ordinances and regulations pertaining to planning; obtain and file information alphabetically and numerically.

Establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers; convey ideas and information clearly and concisely in simple staff reports, letters, and memos using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; recall information; proofread materials for accuracy and correct grammar; follow oral and written instructions.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS LEVEL I

Interpret and apply ordinances and regulations concerning planning.

Understand maps and aerial photographs to obtain information such as land use, distances, and topography; organize work and establish priorities; define problems and formulate recommendations; use measuring devices such as planimeters, footometers, engineering scales and architectural scales; prepare and present planning information at public meetings.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS LEVEL II

Geographic Information Systems; Use measuring devices such as planimeters, footometers, engineering scales and architectural scales; understand engineering and building plans; compile data utilizing simple statistics.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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