Assistant Planner (20677279)

Marin County,  California, is a picturesque community located in the Northern Bay Areas across from San Francisco and adjacent to Napa and Sonoma Counties.  Marin is known for its combination of rural and suburban lifestyles, excellent schools, entertainment and recreational activities, and its mild, year-round climate.  Outdoor activities are plentiful with access to the bay, the ocean, hiking and biking trails, vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, wildlife viewing, agritourism, and the Muir Wood National Monument.  Given it's natural beauty and high quality of life, it is no surprise that over 260,000 engaged residents call Marin County home.

Marin County is a General Law County governed by five members of the Board of Supervisors.  The County has approximately 2300 positions allocated between its 22 agencies and has an operating budget of approximately $716 million (FY 22/23).  The majority of the workforce is represented by nine labor unions and covered under 12 collective bargaining agreements.  The Board's priorities for the future include:  (1) investing in County infrastructure, (2) preserving affordable housing and housing first, (3) addressing climate change, (4) improving disaster preparedness, and (5) prioritizing racial equity.

This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values:  respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration.  These values help to maintain and enhance public trust and help achieve high quality service outcomes.  The County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce and the dedication of its residents to succeed.