Planner - Assistant

Placer County is accepting applications for one Assistant Planner vacancy. This position is responsible for performing professional planning duties in the preparation and review of plans and other documents relating to land use, environmental protection, economic development, environmental compliance and related topics, administering applicable local ordinances and State and Federal statutes, and assisting the public in understanding and complying with adopted plans and regulations.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• When assigned, evaluate public and private development project applications for variances, conditional use permits, subdivision approval, design review, lot line adjustments, etc. for conformance to zoning, environmental and other legal requirements; process applications from submittal through construction, making recommendations regarding conditions, approval or denial; conduct field review as necessary to assure compliance with approval conditions; and review and approve building and sign permits and business licenses. 
• Participate in the production of major planning documents such as the County General Plan, community plans, environmental documents and specialized plans such as area specific plans, air and water quality plans, environmental compliance and related topics.  
• Conduct environmental assessment of public and private projects; make recommendations regarding mitigation measures or negative declarations; and review environmental impact reports. 
• Assist the public with information at the public counter and by email and telephone regarding applicable county codes, ordinance, regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate with other County Departments and public agencies; meet with applicants as necessary and correspond with applicants and/or their representatives regarding project status; and write staff reports and make presentations of findings and recommendations at public hearings and to public bodies.  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience required: One year of experience involving public contact is desirable.

Training required: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban, regional or environmental planning, or a related field.

Applications are only accepted through the JobsAtPlacerCounty.com job board.