Senior Planner

Senior Planner And Principal Planner

We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Planner and Principal Planner. Nevada County is looking for a Senior Planner to work on Advance Planning and Current Planning projects. The position will be responsible for the processing of larger and more complex current planning projects, including reviewing those projects for compliance with CEQA. The incumbent will also prepare and implement state-mandated General Plan elements and amendments, ordinance amendments and supervise and lead one of the basic functions of the office (Resource and Advance and/or Current Planning).

Examples of Duties:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of assigned professional and technical staff; reviews and directs the work as necessary.
• Compiles information into final reports and presents or supervises the presentation of reports and studies to the County Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and others.
• Coordinates work with others in the Community Development Agency; participates in the formation of policies and procedures; evaluates the effectiveness of established policies and procedures and recommends improvement.
• Reviews projects for compliance with County zoning regulations and codes, prepares ordinance amendments and updates to the County's General Plan.
• Holds public meetings and workshops on Current Planning and Advance Planning projects.
• Participates in the selection, training and evaluation of assigned staff.

Benefits:
This is a full-time position, and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer.