JOB DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to perform a variety of technical and/or professional work involving planning, zoning, and land use; provides staff support to Planning Advisory Committees, the Planning Commission, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and the Board of Supervisors; reviews, assesses, and prepares reports concerning current application proposals and recommends necessary modification for compliance with California Environmental Quality Act, California statutes, County plans, ordinances, and policies; prepares plans, reports, technical documents, and ordinances; may perform varied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work; may assist managerial staff with reviews, assessments and reports concerning advanced planning projects; and provides credible, accurate assistance to departmental clients.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

As part of the Planner series, a Planner I employee receives supervision during various stages of assignments and is the entry/training level classification in the Planner series. A Planner II employee has greater latitude and independence in performing more difficult assignments and projects. A Planner III employee works with the least supervision and on complex assignments, which require independent judgment, initiative, and is the fully qualified, advanced level classification in the Planner series.

Planner III — This job class functions at a journey level of classification in this series, performing duties independently and exercising a significant degree of independent judgment. Employees are given a scope of responsibility and authority to make recommendations within the range of basic functions and responsibilities commensurate with the duties associated with this position. Employees are accountable for the recommendations and actions selected. May be assigned to serve as the department's representative for collaborating planning efforts; may oversee, coordinate, or direct support staff assisting on assigned projects; and may assist in the training of Planner I and Planner II incumbents.

BENEFITS

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