Planning for the Future of Solano County The Department of Resource Management responsibilities include assisting the Board of Supervisors in providing for the well being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning, which have been adopted to preserve and protect the individual, the public, and the environment, and further the economic stability of the County.
The Planning Division works to enhance the quality of life by protecting agriculture and the natural and built environment while: ensuring orderly growth, balancing conservation and development, involving the public in decision-making, and providing exceptional customer service.
To learn more about the Planning Division click here THE POSITION Performs a variety of professional planning duties in current, advanced, and/or sustainability planning including permit processing and enforcement of zoning regulations. Provides staff support in policy and land use planning through the design and implementation of programs related to energy efficiency, solid waste management, and water resiliency. Participates in local and regional committees to develop and execute strategies to support climate planning. Performs research and prepares statistical data in conjunction with assigned projects. Prepares and maintains clear, concise, and complete records and reports. Seeks grant funding opportunities and manage awards. Develops and conducts public education and outreach campaigns. Works cooperatively with the general public, private businesses, schools, local governments, special districts, and other County departments. Utilizes a variety of mapping software’s to produce visual representation of various data to get a precise picture of the geography of land use projects.
To view the job descriptions for this position, please visit the following links: Planner Assistant Planner Associate POSITION REQUIREMENTS Planner Assistant Experience: Six months of recent and continuous professional planning experience that includes the full range of professional planning duties at the local, regional or state level.
Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree is required in City or Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics, or Geography or a related field from an accredited college or university
Planner Associate Experience: Two (2) years professional planning experience, which included the full range of professional planning duties at the local, regional or state level.
Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree is required, or completion of a continuing education certificate program from an accredited college or university, in City or Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Economics, or Geography or a related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Planner Assistant
Possession of, or ability to, obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
Some positions in this class may require bi-lingual skills.
Position requires some fieldwork, travel, and work in the evening.
Planner Associate
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's license may be required.
Required to work some extended hours to attend meetings or give presentations.
SELECTION PROCESS
08/01/2024 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted
by the application review deadline (please note this recruitment is open and continuous and will have multiple review deadlines).
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position . All candidates must submit a copy of their
college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or
official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts
by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to
recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title ((
Planner (Assistant / Associate)) and the recruitment number (
24-353010-01 ) in your email or fax.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more, view our benefits summary .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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