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POSITION

The Planning Intern works under the supervision and direction of a Senior Planner within the Community Development Department.  This position will perform a variety of duties in support of the Planning Division’s operations—administrative, clerical, and customer service.

This temporary assignment is scheduled to work up to 24 hours per week, with the duration dependent on funding.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Scan and digitize project files, and create summary tables of scanned information.  
- Work with staff to organize filing system for scanned files.
- Conduct data collection and research for various Planning projects and surveys.
- Assist with updating Planning forms and handouts.
- Research and respond to basic requests for land use and zoning information.
- Shadow public counter staff to gain customer service experience.  
- Other duties as assigned.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page

The annual salary for Planner I: $ 62,296.00 - $ 75,691.20

The annual salary for Planner II: $ 73,569.60 - $ 89,377.60

The annual salary for Planner III: $ 83,054.40 - $ 101,212.80

The Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is currently recruiting for Planner I/II/III positions.

The Planning Division is divided into the following four sections:

• • Long Range Planning – General Plan Updates (click here to access the Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan, Urban Village Plan Development, Ordinance & Policy Updates, Research and Data Management
  • Environmental Review – Review of Environmental Clearances, CEQA Compliance Review of Development Projects
  • Development Review – Entitlement of Zonings and Development Permits, Historic Preservation, Community Outreach
  • Permit Center – Plan Check Conformance, Review for Development Projects, Front Counter/Public Information, Zoning Compliance

Planner I under direct supervision, performs entry level planning work in the areas listed below.

Planner II under general supervision, performs at least two (2) years of entry-level professional planning experience work in the areas listed below.

Planner III under limited supervision, performs four (4) years of professional planning experience work in the areas listed below.    

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• • Oversee and coordinates land use entitlements including zonings, development permits, and/or environmental documents to meet the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), States laws and local ordinances.
  • Provides information and direction to professionals, developers and the public concerning the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, CEQA, Historic Preservation, and other Planning development policies and guidelines.
  • Conducts research, data management, analysis and reporting in support of other Planning activities.
  • Participates in the preparation and updates to land use policies including the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Sign Ordinance.
  • Prepares and delivers oral and written reports and recommendations on land use decisions at staff meetings, community meetings, and public hearings.
  • Confers and coordinates with other departments, agencies, professional, and the public on land use related matters.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature requiring independent judgment and initiative.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Planner I-II in the Community Development & Services Agency. This position reports directly to the Director of Planning and may receive management direction from the Principal Planner, and will perform professional current and/or long-range planning assignments, including processing and management of various land use applications, general plan amendments, and land divisions, including lot line adjustments; conduct planning, land use and environmental review studies; collect, analyze and present data and prepare reports, including graphic presentations; implement a variety of state-mandated programs and ensure that state and local laws and regulations are followed; provide information and advice to the public, in person and over the telephone; and perform related work as assigned. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower levels if incumbents have met the minimum qualifications and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities at the higher performance level.

The City of Albany is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Community Development Associate (Transportation Program Coordinator).  

Reporting directly to the Community Development Director, the Community Development Associate provides management of the City’s transportation planning process including: community engagement; management of consultants; preparation of staff reports to Commissions and City Council; presentations to Commissions and City Council; preparation and administration of grant programs; coordination with Public Works Department during construction of projects; and monitoring of completed projects. 

Examples of Job Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and implements recommendations to the City’s Traffic Management Plan.
• In collaboration with other colleagues in the Community Development Department staff, participates in General Plan policy and program implementation and planning application project review.
• Assists with pedestrian and bicycle trail projects, and related creek restoration projects.
• May represent the City on various commissions and committees; Works with the public and community organizations to develop and implement committee or commission policies, programs, and objectives, making a variety of presentations.
• Administers City sidewalk repair program, working in cooperation with the Public Works Division and affected property owners.
• Researches and writes grant proposals to fund transportation, trail or other related projects.
• Administers existing or new grant proposals, including ensuring that all requirements for reporting or publicity are met.
• Acts as the City’s liaison to various transportation related agencies, including but not limited to, the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Caltrans, and AC Transit.
• Assists in continued enhancement and installation of bus shelters throughout the City.  Acts as the City’s liaison to the AC Transit bus shelter project.
• Meets with local groups and community residents on traffic and safety related issues.
• Writes staff reports and presents information to City Council.
• May direct consultants or contractors hired by the city to implement traffic management projects.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban or transportation planning or a related field; and

• At least two (2) years of professional level experience in transportation planning or urban planning (including traffic management experience), or a closely related field; and

• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends; and

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has knowledge and experience with transportation and urban design practices and standards. Typical transportation-related projects include traffic calming, cycling and pedestrian improvements, enhancing transit service, evaluation of public parking policies, and transportation-related K-12 school safety.
• Has the ability to write clear concise staff reports that provide decision-makers with accurate technical information and thoughtful analysis of options available.
• Has experience and comfort making public presentations.
• Has an appreciation for high quality urban design.
• Has respect for, and patience with, the local decision-making process.
• Demonstrates an ability to work in a congenial fashion with a variety of colleagues across the full range of municipal government services.

Benefits

The City's excellent benefits package includes:

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula
• New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula
• This position participates in Social Security

Health Insurance

• 9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from.  Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate
• Deferred compensation in-lieu of health insurance at Kaiser single rate for employees choosing to opt out by providing proof of outside coverage

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
• Employer paid life insurance in the amount of $50,000
• Employer paid long-term disability insurance

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Commuter Checks

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 13 days of holiday pay per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online today!  Your completed application materials should include your updated resume and must detail any relevant education and experience you have.  The tentative recruitment schedule is as follows:

• Deadline to Submit Application:  May 29, 2018 at 5:00 PM
• Oral Board Interview:   June 6, 2018

The information contained in this Employment Opportunity flyer is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director at (510) 528-5714 at least five business days prior to any examination.

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**THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE UPON RECEIPT OF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ** 

POSITION:

Under general supervision, is responsible for the application of routine planning principles and techniques; performs professional level work in the field of planning, zoning and environmental analysis; performs related duties as assigned.

DUTIES:   

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: researches, analyses and interprets social, economic, population and land use data trends; prepares written reports on various planning matters and elements of the General Plan; prepares and/or reviews initial studies and environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); compiles information and makes recommendations on special studies and prepares complex planning reports; participates in zoning and code enforcement and administration; prepares zoning code and General Plan amendment studies; reviews development proposals and works with developers to reach agreement on acceptable site plans; reviews building plans for conformance with the City’s zoning and the General Plan, as well as related ordinances, policies and guidelines; reviews parcel maps and subdivision proposals for compliance with appropriate regulations; review and assist in the preparation and submittal of, and evaluate and process certificate of occupancy, conditional use permit, variance, subdivision, design review and other similar planning applications; prepares recommendations on planning related matters; prepares staff reports and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, various committees and advisory boards as directed; checks commercial, industrial and residential development plans for issuance of zone clearance; researches and drafts ordinances for review; confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the general public regarding City development policies and standards; responds to, and resolves, difficult citizen inquiries and complaints regarding the City’s planning function; participates in coordinating City planning activities with internal and outside departments and agencies.

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN / BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN, SENIOR

CLOSE DATE: Tuesday, May 29th, 2018

SALARY RANGE:
Building Permit Technician - $18.20-$22.11  Per Hour  
Building Permit Technician, Senior - $21.12-$25.68  Per Hour  
(New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range.)

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
 

THE POSITION
The Building Permit Technician / Building Permit Technician, Senior position at the Glenn County Planning and Community Development Agency plans and directs daily operations and activities of building permitting functions, including but not limited to processing varied permit applications for new construction or building modifications within the County. Building Permit Technician is the entry-level, non-certified class in the Permit Technician series that learns County policies and procedures relating to building and construction activities. Senior Building Permit Technician is the journey level, certified class in the Permit Technician series. Responsibilities include interpreting policies and procedures relating to building and construction activities and enforcing the building codes. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Building Permit Technician, Senior and Building Permit Technician:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Technical or college level courses in building design, inspection, construction, or a related field is desired. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Building Permit Technician: One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience. Experience in customer service or a public agency setting is highly desirable. Requires a valid California driver’s license

Building Permit Technician, Senior : In addition to above, two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Building Permit Technician at the County of Glenn. Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Certified Building Permit Technicians required.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                         *    Cover Letter

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

This position is responsible for performing paralegal duties related to legal transactions for the Community Energy Department, requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills. These duties may include, but are not limited to, drafting, reviewing and editing a variety of contracts, resolutions and ordinances, coordination with City or other government departments or agencies, involvement in the City Council agenda process, and responding to public record act requests. Additional consideration will be given to individuals with public or private utilities field experience. This person will be analytical, thorough and detail-oriented and have familiarity with utility regulatory compliance and utility contracting. Incumbents must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to work with various types of software in the Windows environment.

Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Legal Analyst I or Legal Analyst II level. The annual salary range for a Legal Analyst I is $67,121.60 to $81,619.20, and the annual salary range for a Legal Analyst II is $73,257.60 to $89,044.80.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment

ABOUT US

Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community.  Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best.  It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area. Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.  Fremont is a City on the move!

The City of Fremont is  also an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service. Think Fremont!

THE POSITION

The Planning Division, within the Community Development Department, plays a key role in shaping the future of Fremont.  The Associate Planner performs a variety of professional planning activities and typically serves as the team lead and main point of contact for development applications. In this role, the Associate Planner routinely reviews plans for compliance with adopted standards; provides design guidance and direction; reviews and prepares technical analyses; conducts site inspections; prepares staff reports and recommendations; provides assistance to the general public; and performs related work, as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Serves as team lead/project manager and coordinates the development review process for planning and development applications; reviews and analyzes land use compatibility, environmental impacts, and compliance with local and state regulations and City policies.
- Evaluates and reviews development plans; communicates with applicants, consultants, staff and members of the public; prepares staff reports, Initial Studies and correspondence.
- Conducts research and site inspections.
- Develops schedules and methods to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prepares meeting materials and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council and other boards and commissions, as needed.