Planner II



Job Details

Planner II
Employer

County of Santa Clara

Salary

$54,839.16 - $66,381.12 Annually

Location

All County of Santa Clara, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03-L84-A

Department

Environmental Resources Agency

Opening Date

09/22/2003

Description

Under direction, to conduct studies in regional planning; to perform research and analysis of planning data; and to administer zoning and planning programs.

Employment Standards

  • Conducts area planning studies and studies of special subjects, i.e. park chains, community resources;

  • Researches, assembles and analyzes planning, economic and sociological data;

  • Prepares maps, plans, charts, displays and other visual aids;

  • Prepares reports including maps, charts, and drawings as well as explanatory test;

  • Performs field trips and investigations related to planning and zoning projects;

  • Performs a portion of a major project as a team member;

  • Makes oral and graphic presentations of planning and zoning projects or proposals before planning commissions and governing bodies;

  • Participates on review committees to gather information for the development of recommendations to the Planning Commission;

  • Disseminates information and answers inquiries from individuals and groups on planning, zoning and subdivision matters;

  • Advises and assists the public in the preparation and processing of requests for zoning changes, variances, etc.;

  • Writes and delivers speeches to community organizations, clubs, planning seminars, homeowners groups, etc.;

  • Participates in meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.;

  • Prepares articles or reviews for the departmental newsletter;

  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Physical Requirements

    Training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in city and regional planning, architecture, engineering, social science or related field,

    -AND-

    Two years of professional planning experience. A Master's degree in city and regional planning may be substituted for two years of the required experience. A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

    Knowledge of:

  • Basic aims, concepts, and principles of city and regional planning and zoning administration;

  • Research and statistical methods;

  • Implications of economic, population and sociological trends on land development and city and regional planning.

    Ability to:

  • Apply the basic concepts, principles and techniques of city and regional planning;

  • Perform research and analysis of statistical data and conduct a project with a minimum of supervision;

  • Prepare clear and concise reports;

  • Understand and explain to others technical reports and ordinances;

  • Apply ordinances and laws to planning projects or requests from the public;

  • Work tactfully with the public and other employees;

  • Speak and write effectively.
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    There are a wide variety of benefits available to County of Santa Clara employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care, dependent care assistance program, an employee assistance program, and a deferred compensation program.

    The County pays 100% of the single premium for all health plan options and 100% of the family rate for our HMO options for all full-time employees. There is a biweekly cost for family coverage for our Point Of Service plan for full-time employees. In addition, the County pays 100% of the premium for both dental plan options, for the vision plan premium and for the basic life insurance plan. Premiums deductions for part-time employees are prorated based on hours worked each pay period.

    MEDICAL INSURANCE

    The County offers several medical plans to all full-time and part-time employees working at least 50%. Currently, the County offers Kaiser Permanente and Valley Health Plan (HMOs) and HealthNet (POS). Co-payments vary by plan and is based on where care is accessed.

    Kaiser

    $5.00 Office Visit, $5.00 for 100 day supply prescription drugs, $5.00 emergency room visit

    Valley Health

    $0.00 co-payments except for $10.00 for chiropractic services

    HealthNet

    Co-payments and deductibles vary depending on where care is accessed in network or out-of-network

    DENTAL INSURANCE

    The County offers two comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.

    Delta Dental

    This plan covers 75% of routine and preventative care up to $2,000 per member per calendar year when services are obtained through a Delta Dental Provider. Orthodontic benefit plan covers 60% up to $2,000 lifetime maximum.

    Pacific Union Dental

    This plan has no annual maximum benefit and no deductible. There are some small co-payments for certain procedures. Employees must go to any Pacific Union Dental participating dentist. Orthodontic benefit plan pays all but $1,150.

    VISION INSURANCE

    The County of Santa Clara provides vision insurance through Vision Service Plan.

    Vision Insurance Plan

    This plan provides an annual eye exam and lenses/contacts for employees and their eligible dependents with a $20 co-pay and new frames every 24 months with a $20 co-pay.

    HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS

    The County offers 11 paid holidays per year. Vacation and sick time is accrued on an hourly basis based on the vacation schedule for your particular bargaining unit.

    LIFE INSURANCE

    The County of Santa Clara provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is $25,000. The County pays 100% of the cost for full-time coded employees. Part-time employees pay a prorated amount based on hours worked each pay period.

    FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

    The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $1,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. This program is regulated by the IRS (IRC 125) and run on a calendar year basis. Open enrollment is held annually.

    DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. This program is regulated by the IRS (IRC 125) and run on a calendar year basis. Open enrollments are held annually.

    RETIREMENT INFORMATION

    The County of Santa Clara participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

    Public Employees’ Retirement System 800-352-2238

    The County pays 100% of the employer share and, in most cases, pays and reports 100% of the value of the employee share as special for the purpose of retirement benefit calculations. The County’s portion for contribution of the employee rate is determined by bargaining unit agreements.

    The retirement programs are:

    2% at 55 – Miscellaneous employees

    3% at 50 – Safety

    DEFERRED COMPENSATION

    The County has a contract with I.C.M.A. Retirement Corporation, which offers a variety of FDIC insured products as well as mutual funds and other types of investment vehicles.

    I.C.M.A. 800-735-7202 x4910

    An employee may elect up to 85% of their biweekly pay to be deducted from their paycheck. This contribution is deducted from gross wages prior to paying federal and state taxes. The annual maximum contribution beginning with calendar year 2002 is $11,000 and will increase each calendar year in $1,000 increments up to a maximum of $15,000 annually.

    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    The County provides Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in a variety of areas such as, legal matters, marriage/family counseling, substance abuse, stress relief, and child care referrals. The EAP provides up to 5 counseling sessions per incident for employee and/or eligible dependents per fiscal year.

    Employer
    County of Santa Clara
    Address
    70 W. Hedding Street
    Lower Level,
    San Jose, California, 95110
    Phone
    (408) 299-5830

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