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County of Santa Clara

Planner II

SALARY

$26.36 - $31.91 Hourly

$2,109.20 - $2,553.12 Biweekly

$4,569.93 - $5,531.76 Monthly

$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

SALARY

$26.36 - $31.91 Hourly

$2,109.20 - $2,553.12 Biweekly

$4,569.93 - $5,531.76 Monthly

$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.

    • Employer
    County of Santa Clara
    Phone
    (408) 299-5830
    Website
    http://www.sccjobs.org/
    Address
    70 W. Hedding Street
    Lower Level,
    San Jose, California, 95110
    Employer
    County of Santa Clara
    Phone
    (408) 299-5830
    Website
    http://www.sccjobs.org/
    Address
    70 W. Hedding Street
    Lower Level,
    San Jose, California, 95110