Planner, Government

The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is seeking to fill four (4) vacancies in the classification of Planner I. Under the direction of a Deputy Director or Assistant Deputy Director, Planner I's in DCD perform less complex professional planning duties involving data collection and analysis, public contact, and report preparation. DCD is headed by a Director, and within DCD there are five (5) divisions under a Deputy Director or Assistant Deputy Director:
1) Current Planning;
2) Policy Planning;
3) Building Inspection Services;
4) Business and Information Services, and
5) Housing and Community Improvement. DCD’s main office is located in Martinez. DCD has a total staffing of approximately 165 positions serving the entire County of Contra Costa.

• Detail oriented. You will create reports and general plans which contain data and facts which must be accurate
• Interested in learning more about planning. There are many planning fields to gain experience and expertise
• Great at interpreting laws and ordinances. You will review permit applications and must be able to interpret and apply law and ordinances appropriately

• Conducting studies for written reports
• Working on general plans, specific plans and related projects
• Preparing staff reports on matters related to the different Planning Fields
• Advising the public on procedural requirements related to application requests
• Reviewing applications for permits and variances
• Preparing correspondence on routine planning matters

• Flexibility! Many employees work a 9/80 schedule
• You may be able to work from home two days a week
• There is room for staff to offer recommendations and ideas
• You will work with a group of outstanding and caring colleagues
• You will have the ability to learn about multiple fields in planning
• You will work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere

• You will be expected to handle a high volume of projects
• You will need to exhibit tact when dealing with the public
• You will need to navigate California s regulatory environment

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data
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  Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Professional & Technical Expertise
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  Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Industry Monitoring
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  Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation
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  Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
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  Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Professional Integrity & Ethics
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  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability
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  Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Thinking & Acting Systematically
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  Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment
• Writing
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  Communicating effectively in writing
• Oral Communication
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  Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Presentation Skill
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  Formally delivering information to groups