Regional Planner​/Emergency Appointments Fire

Position: REGIONAL PLANNER / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS FIRE

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER

54430A-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors hasunanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Regional Planning is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Regional Planner vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Regional Planner.

Participates in the research, writing, and public engagement and discussion regarding the adoption of the County's general plan, area, coastal, community, and neighborhood plan policies, and other specialized plans and studies such as the County’s Sustainability Plan.

Participates in the research and drafting of zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations.

Participates in the analysis of complex planning problems, the preparation of population and other planning projections, housing needs, and parking studies.

Responds in writing or orally to inquiries from the public on General Plan policy, and subdivision and zoning regulations.

Processes applications for subdivisions, zone changes, variances, and conditional use permits.

Evaluates applications for consistency with General Plan policy, and compliance with zoning and subdivision regulations.

Conducts field inspections, prepares staff reports and public notices, coordinates with other public agencies, and follows allother necessary procedures for public hearings.

Analyzes, reviews and prepares environmental documents including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and both the draft and final versions of the Environmental Impact Reports in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Explains County and State environmental regulations to the general public and project applicants.

Investigates and analyzes property ownership, recorded property ownership and zoning histories; gathers and consolidates data from public records and other sources to assist in the development ofwritten staff reports in support of recommendations for official action.

Investigates violations of zoning regulations, and discusses alleged violations with property owners, complainants, community groups, the Board of Supervisors, County Counsel, the District Attorney, and otherenforcement agencies, and may make court appearances.

Prepares and makes oral presentations of planning development applications, zoning and other planningrelated information to the Regional Planning Commission, and civic, community, governmental, professional, and other interest groups.

Prepares graphics, exhibits, maps, and otheraudio-visualillustrations to present findings and critical issues of planning studies in support of the department's recommendations.

Uses computer programs or planning applications to accept applications and process fees and prepare reports, maps, spreadsheets, data bases and/or graphics in carrying out planning activities.

Works collaboratively with other Sections and Divisions within Regional Planning, other County departments, and public and private organizations in coordinating project activities and resolving problems pertaining to planning matters related to the department such as homelessness, sustainability, climate change, and…