Assistant Planner

Summary

Posting number: 2108GE-1026-080 (O)Department: OC Public WorksJob classification: ASSISTANT PLANNERPosting type: OpenCategories: Planning and Development, Public WorksSummary ASSISTANT PLANNER Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and futureAssistant Planner positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.DEADLINE TO APPLY This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (PT)OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OC Development Services is a service area within OC Public Works (OCPW) that oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County's unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing, inspection services, and management of zoning, building, and code regulations – all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.Clickhere for more information on OC Development Services.Clickhere for more information on OCPW.Click here for more information on the County of Orange.THE OPPORTUNITY OC Development Services is seeking an Assistant Planner to perform a range of routine professional land use planning assignments in Current Planning and acts as a project planner with responsibilities for less complex planning projects involving minor permit review and processing assignments.Providing information to members of the public, County employees from other divisions or departments, and representatives of outside agencies regarding County procedures and regulations, discretionary and ministerial land use applications, the general plan, and the zoning code ordinanceAccepting, reviewing, and processing ministerial & discretionary applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with department policies and procedures, and land use regulationsPreparation of staff reports and providing recommendations for Director-level approvalDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge and abilities in the core competenciesTechnical knowledge | SkillsKnowledge of State laws, County ordinances, and elements of planning and zoning related to governing land useKnowledge of methods and techniques pertaining to reviewing plans related to land use applications, permits, and ministerial permitsKnowledge of the principles and practices of regional, county, and city planning principles and techniques of the planning professionKnowledge of permit tracking programsCommunication | Oral & WrittenAbility to present information in a clear, logical, and concise manner both orally and in writingCommunicate effectively in writing when documenting actions, maintaining records, and preparing reports as requiredHandle conflict in a professional and diplomatic mannerSuccessfully interact with various governmental organizations and review boardsCustomer ServiceAbility to provide excellent customer serviceEffectively maintain collaborative and positive working relationshipsRECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.Eligible ListOnce the assessment has#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Posting number: 2108GE-1026-080 (O)Department: OC Public WorksJob classification: ASSISTANT PLANNERPosting type: OpenCategories: Planning and Development, Public WorksSummary ASSISTANT PLANNER Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and futureAssistant Planner positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.DEADLINE TO APPLY This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (PT)OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OC Development Services is a service area within OC Public Works (OCPW) that oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County's unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing, inspection services, and management of zoning, building, and code regulations – all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.Clickhere for more information on OC Development Services.Clickhere for more information on OCPW.Click here for more information on the County of Orange.THE OPPORTUNITY OC Development Services is seeking an Assistant Planner to perform a range of routine professional land use planning assignments in Current Planning and acts as a project planner with responsibilities for less complex planning projects involving minor permit review and processing assignments.Providing information to members of the public, County employees from other divisions or departments, and representatives of outside agencies regarding County procedures and regulations, discretionary and ministerial land use applications, the general plan, and the zoning code ordinanceAccepting, reviewing, and processing ministerial & discretionary applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with department policies and procedures, and land use regulationsPreparation of staff reports and providing recommendations for Director-level approvalDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge and abilities in the core competenciesTechnical knowledge | SkillsKnowledge of State laws, County ordinances, and elements of planning and zoning related to governing land useKnowledge of methods and techniques pertaining to reviewing plans related to land use applications, permits, and ministerial permitsKnowledge of the principles and practices of regional, county, and city planning principles and techniques of the planning professionKnowledge of permit tracking programsCommunication | Oral & WrittenAbility to present information in a clear, logical, and concise manner both orally and in writingCommunicate effectively in writing when documenting actions, maintaining records, and preparing reports as requiredHandle conflict in a professional and diplomatic mannerSuccessfully interact with various governmental organizations and review boardsCustomer ServiceAbility to provide excellent customer serviceEffectively maintain collaborative and positive working relationshipsRECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.Eligible ListOnce the assessment has#J-18808-Ljbffr