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  • Planner - Assistant

    Auburn, California United States PLACER COUNTY, CA Full Time $36.59 - $45.71/hour; $6,342.27 - $7,923.07/month; $76,107.20 - $95,076.80/year Jul 12, 2025
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    PLACER COUNTY, CA

    Placer County is a prosperous community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy, attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from high quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure, in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. The government center of Placer County (located in Auburn) is 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, the State capital. Stretching over one hundred miles, from the breathtaking vistas of the truly one-of-a-kind Lake Tahoe down through the verdant foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the lush Sacramento Valley, Placer County encompasses some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Northern California. Placer County offers a generous benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and CalPERS retirement, as well as 13 paid holidays, 12 days/year paid sick leave, generous vacation allowances, 100 hours/year management leave (for management classifications), and more. For additional benefit information and details click here. Visit us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/placer-county-human-resources/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlacerCAJobs  

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    Job Description

    Introduction

    Living in Placer County from Placer County Video Portal

    Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov .

    POSITION INFORMATION

    The Air Pollution Control District is currently accepting applications for Assistant Planner and Associate Planner to fill one vacancy in Auburn, CA. The vacancy may be filled at either the Assistant or the Associate level, depending on applications received and department business needs. This recruitment is for Assistant Planner.

    Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate at the Assistant level, the Associate level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment:

    • Assistant Planner #2025-14221-01
    • Associate Planner #2025-14222-01

    This position is responsible for the coordination and review of environmental documents for land use development projects, as well as the reporting and maintenance of the air pollutant emission inventory, the development of air quality plans for the nonattainment area, and the analysis of air quality data within Placer County.

    The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principles and practices of land use planning and development, the methodology of emission estimation and calculation for air pollutants, state and federal statutes regarding air quality planning, and the modeling analysis of air quality data.

    The eligible lists established as a result of these recruitments may be used to fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements.

    BENEFITS

    Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

    Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

    For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

    DEFINITION

    To perform 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; to administer applicable local ordinances and State and Federal statutes; and to assist the public in understanding and complying with adopted plans and regulations.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    This is the entry level class in the Planner series. This class is distinguished from the journey by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgement on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

    As assigned, receives general supervision from higher level management staff. May receive technical and functional supervision from other professional or management personnel.

    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    When assigned to the Air Pollution Control District:

    • Review and prepare comments on land use environmental documents forwarded from federal, state and local agencies.
    • Monitor the performance of land use development mitigation measures.
    • Develop air quality plans required by the federal and state ambient air quality standards.
    • Update and maintain emission inventories.
    • Prepare research and technological analyses for air quality rules and regulations.
    • Coordinate research, administrative and technological activities to support District environmental review, incentive grant, air quality planning, and regulatory development programs.


    Additionally:
    • 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.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

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

    Training: 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.

    Note: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department. Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

    Required License or Certificate:
    May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge of:

    When assigned to the Air Pollution Control District:
    • Principles and practices of computer models to quantify air quality impacts from land use projects.
    • Principles and practices of governmental air quality planning development.
    • State and federal air quality statutes and legislation, and air district rules and regulations.
    • Point and area emission source inventory determinations and reporting procedures.
    Additionally:
    • Principles and practices of land use planning and development.
    • Principles and practices of environmental planning and administration of environmental policies.
    • Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
    • English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
    • Arithmetic, basic statistics and mathematical calculations.

    Ability to:

    When assigned to the Air Pollution Control District:

    • Conduct modeling analysis to estimate land use project’s related air pollution emissions.

      Collect, analyze and interpret air quality data pertaining to air quality planning.

      Review land use permit applications and identify potential emission sources and environmental review requirements.

      Prepare comments/recommendations in the review of air quality analysis prepared for land use projects.
    Additionally:
    • On a continuous basis sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently stand at counter for long periods of time; twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; and occasionally lift moderate weight.
    • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job. Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe planning activities and problem solve when appropriate; understand, interpret and explain applicable ordinances and statutes and Department policies and procedures.
    • Compile, analyze and evaluate technical, statistical and economic information; read and interpret maps and legal property descriptions.
    • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
    • Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; work fairly and courteously with the public; work effectively with interruption.
    • Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
    • Use a computer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, dictation machine, facsimile machine, photocopy machine and microfilm reader printer.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.


    SELECTION PROCEDURE

    Training & Experience Rating (100%)

    Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

    Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

    SUBSTITUTE LISTS

    The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

    Conclusion

    For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kristen Cannon, Administrative Technician, at kcannon@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4661.

    Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2025 5:00:00 PM
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Introduction to Planning and Development Careers

Planning and development careers play a pivotal role in shaping cities, towns, and regions by balancing community needs, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Professionals in this field must comprehensively understand planning law, community development, and real estate development. The job market in this sector is diverse, offering roles across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

 

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  1. Urban Planner: Responsible for developing comprehensive urban designs that guide the future growth of cities, including transportation systems and land use.
  2. Community Development Manager: This position leads initiatives related to community development, including affordable housing projects and urban renewal efforts.
  3. Real Estate Developer: Focuses on creating and managing both commercial and residential real estate projects.
  4. Historic Preservation Specialist: Works to conserve and protect historic buildings, ensuring they remain integral to the community’s cultural identity.
  5. Economic Development Director: Develop strategies to foster economic development and enhance the financial prosperity of a town or region.
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Job roles in the planning and development field are diverse, with each position offering unique responsibilities and opportunities for impact.

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  2. Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with various stakeholders, such as residents, local governments, and businesses, is critical for the success of any project.
  3. Project Management: Overseeing construction and development projects from planning to implementation requires strong leadership and organizational skills.
  4. Compliance with Planning Law: To avoid legal challenges, projects must meet the requirements of local planning law.
  5. Environmental Considerations: Incorporating environmental regulations into land and urban design plans is becoming increasingly important in modern development.
 

Planning and Development Skills and Qualifications

Successful careers in planning and development demand a blend of formal education, analytical skills, and interpersonal communication abilities. Common qualifications include:

  1. Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, real estate, or community development is often required.
  2. Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities are crucial for identifying solutions to complex challenges.
  3. Stakeholder Communication: Effective communication with stakeholders, from residents to government officials, is key to implementing successful projects.
  4. GIS Knowledge: Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is often necessary for land use planning and urban design projects.
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Understanding planning law and policy is essential for professionals in this field. Zoning regulations, land use laws, and historic preservation policies all impact the design and execution of planning projects.

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  1. Zoning and Land Use: Knowledge of zoning regulations and land use policies is essential for ensuring that developments align with local rules.
  2. Community Development Policies: Community planners must be familiar with programs designed to promote economic development and social equity.
  3. Historic Preservation: Professionals must understand preservation laws to protect historic sites while fostering modern growth.
  4. Environmental Regulations: Keeping projects compliant with environmental policies, particularly those related to land use and sustainable urban design, is increasingly important.

Industry Trends and Best Practices

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  4. Technology and Data Analysis: Advanced technology, like GIS and big data, has revolutionized how professionals approach urban design and planning.
  5. Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Public input and collaboration are now seen as crucial components of any successful project, ensuring that the needs of all residents are considered.
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