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Sacramento County Senior Planner in Sacramento, California
Senior Planner
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Senior Planner
Salary
$119,684.16 - $131,961.60 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
29563-C
Department
County Wide
Opening Date
06/05/2024
Closing Date
7/31/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
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There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
6/20/24, 7/3/24, 7/17/24, 7/31/24 (Final)
Under general direction, the Senior Planner directs, manages, supervises and/or coordinates the activities and operations of professional and technical staff engaged in planning and environmental review and assessment services that involves the administration and development of community and general plans, zoning regulations and environmental documents; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to urban planning, environmental regulations, and community development
Principles and practices of governmental planning in urban and urbanizing areas
Trends and statistics affecting community and environmental planning
The State Planning, Zoning and Land Use laws, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and pertinent County ordinances such as the Zoning Code
General provisions of State and Federal regulatory requirements pertaining to the environment, including but not limited to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, State and Federal Endangered Species Acts, the State and Federal Clean Water Acts, and State and Federal Clean Air Acts
Principles of contract and grant administration and monitoring
Principles and techniques of preparing and monitoring program-level budgets
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional and/or technical staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Manage contracts and review the work of consultants
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Develop, monitor and interpret budgets, grant applications, and other financial documents
Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments
Supervise the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data pertaining to planning and zoning situations
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Conduct meetings and lead the discussion
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with subordinates and the public
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Influence and persuade others to accept a particular viewpoint or follow a particular course of action
Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
Use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
Either: 1. One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Associate Planner.
Or: 2a. Two years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a supervisory capacity;
And
2b. A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning or other field closely related to the intent of the class.
Or: 3. Six years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Note: Related fields above may include archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, biology, botany, business administration, climatology, economics, engineering, geology, historic preservation, hydrology, political science, range management, recreation administration (outdoor resource management), watershed management, and wildlife management.
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Requirements: While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to:
- Walk and stand for long periods of time.
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions: While most work will be in an office setting, incumbents will occasionally visit sites of proposed development, construction sites, etc. and be required to:
Work on rough, uneven terrain.
Work in loud or noisy areas.
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather.
Work around dirt, dust, fumes, and/or odors.
Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.
Work near vehicular traffic.
Work in potentially hazardous areas.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
- www.saccountyjobs.net
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/DCOJobApplicantExamReasonableAccommodation.aspx) and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Select the one box that best describes how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for Senior Planner with the County of Sacramento.
One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Associate Planner.
Two years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, AND a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning or other field closely related to the intent of Senior Planner with the County of Sacramento.
Six years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
I do not meet the Minimum Qualifications for Senior Planner with the County of Sacramento
03
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university.
Some Completed coursework, but less than 60 semester (90 quarter) units.
Associate's Degree or completion of at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units.
Bachelor's Degree.
Master's Degree or higher.
None of the above.
04
Is your education in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning, or in another field closely related to the intent of Senior Planner with the County of Sacramento?
Yes
No
05
If you qualify for this position using your education, you must have met the requirement by the final filing date listed on the announcement. Copies of transcripts or your diploma must be attached or emailed to our office or you may be disqualified.
If you have questions, please contact an Employment Services representative. Click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) for contact information.
I have attached the documentation to my application.
I will submit my documents by the final filing date via email.
I am not qualifying for this position using my education.
06
Select all the boxes for which you possess the listed certification.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
AICP Certified Environmental Planner (CEP).
AICP Certified Transportation Planner (CTP).
AICP Certified Urban Designer (CUD).
Other related certification/license.
None of the above.
07
Select the one box that best describes your professional experience in environmental, urban, and/or regional planning.
None.
Some, but less than two (2) years.
Two (2) years, but less than four (4) years.
Four (4) years, but less than six (6) years.
Six (6) years, but less than eight (8) years.
Eight (8) years or more.
08
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of professional experience with planning projects.
Assisting with ministerial planning projects and the implementation of land use regulations.
Evaluating less complex planning projects such as parcel maps, conditional use, variance and other development permits and approvals.
Managing complex planning projects such as subdivisions, development agreements, Master Plans/Specific Plans, rezones, General Plan amendments, special planning ordinances, and issuance of land use permits.
None of the above.
09
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of professional experience in environmental analysis.
Assisting with the preparation of minor components of CEQA initial studies, Environmental Impact Reports, NEPA documents, or other environmental documents.
Managing less complex CEQA/NEPA documents or participating in the preparation of major components of CEQA Environmental Impact Reports, NEPA Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, other CEQA/NEPA documents, and/or MMRP and technical studies.
Managing or supervising complex environmental projects with minimal oversight and preparing a variety of CEQA and NEPA documents including Notice of Exemption, Initial Studies, Environmental Impact Reports, Cultural Resource Consultation under AB52, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Categorical Exclusions, MMRP preparation and enforcement, and supporting studies.
None of the above.
10
Select all the boxes that best describe the planning and environmental review duties and tasks with which you have experience.
Assisting with developing and monitoring program and project budgets.
Identifying opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures and/or implementing improvements.
Interpreting planning programs, environmental analysis processes and procedures, and related codes, ordinances and other regulations for internal and external customers.
Managing and/or participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for assigned programs.
Negotiating environmental mitigation requirements with State and Federal agencies for specific projects, AND/OR overseeing compliance in a wide range of areas such as air quality, habitat preserve management, hazardous materials/waste, solid waste, recycling, stormwater quality, water quality, mining, and/or zoning code.
Preparing analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
Preparing grant proposals, administering grants, monitoring performance objectives and other grant requirements, and preparing necessary reports.
None of the above.
11
Select all the boxes that best describe your experience representing your organization and delivering presentations before the hearing bodies and entities listed below.
Board of Supervisors and/or City Council.
Community planning councils or similar advisory committee.
Industry conferences.
Local interest and/or community groups.
Local planning commissions.
Professional organizations.
Public scoping meetings.
Zoning administrator or similar hearing authority.
Other county, city, state, and/or federal agencies.
Other departments.
Other.
None of the above
12
Select the one box that best describes your experience with Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contracts and consultant work.
Independently preparing RFPs, reviewing scopes of work proposed by consultants including timelines and cost estimates, approving contracts, reviewing reports prepared by consultants and identifying errors and inconsistencies, and making independent judgements regarding the acceptability of work submitted.
Assisting in the preparation of RFPs, assisting in the review of scopes of work proposed, assisting in the review of contracts, assisting in the review of reports prepared by consultants, and providing recommendations regarding the acceptability of work submitted.
Corresponding and coordinating with consultants without taking part in the preparation of RFPs or other contracts, or in the review of consultant work.
None of the above.
13
Select the one box that best describes your experience supervising staff performing planning activities associated with a planning agency.
None.
Some, but less than one (1) year.
One (1) year, but less than three (3) years.
Three (3) years, but less than five (5) years.
Five (5) years or more.
14
Select all the boxes that best describe the supervisory duties you have experience conducting over staff who perform planning activities associated with a planning agency.
Conducting hiring interviews and selecting staff.
Training staff.
Mentoring staff.
Planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
Administering performance evaluations.
Working with staff to correct deficiencies.
Administering discipline.
Other.
None of the above.
15
Describe in detail your education, training, certifications and paid experience as it pertains to the position of Senior Planner with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following information if applicable:
Your job title(s)
Your employer (you may include more than one employer)
The department/unit
Dates of employment
Any relevant education, training, certifications, etc.
Primary duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions, as well as, other applicable duties performed.
If you have no relevant education, training, certifications or experience, please write "None".
16
I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.
Yes.
17
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes.
No.
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