THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued.  The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. PLANNING AND BUILDING The mission of the Planning and Building Department is to guide land use and development consistent with the General Plan, Building Codes, and related regulations, by providing accurate, timely, and courteous professional and technical services to our customers, to maintain the County's unique quality of life, protect public safety and the environment and to promote economic vitality for current and future generations. THE OPPORTUNITY  Under general supervision or direction, performs professional office and field work involved in planning, zoning, and land use matters; interprets and enforces various zoning regulations of the County; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; provides professional advice and assistance to the public on planning, community development, zoning, and permits; and performs related duties as assigned.  The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:  * Receive and process land use applications for conditional use permits, rezones, parcel and subdivision maps, site development or site review permits, general plan amendments, and other requests related to County planning activities. * Review applications for consistency with the County's General Plan, codes, and ordinances. * Conduct site inspections to collect pertinent information regarding site conditions. * Collect, research, review, and organize field and office data for the development of staff reports, analysis of planning elements, and/or development or modification of current land use policies. * Conduct environmental review and analyses. * Compile findings and prepare recommendations in written form for projects, including project analysis and conditions for permit approval. * Interpret federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances associated with current and advanced planning activities. * Prepare and update maps, charts, and graphs for visual presentations related to planning activities. * Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports regarding assigned activities; make presentations to the public, special districts and agencies as requested. For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here. Ideal Candidate  Our ideal candidate will have practical experience with planning concepts, including processing discretionary planning applications, experience in writing and implementing general plan policies, knowledge of the basic principles of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and an ability to manage their workload with moderate supervision. The incumbent is expected to be a good communicator and be able to work well with the public and be adaptive and versatile in a dynamic work environment. Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:  Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.    Associate Planner: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in city, regional, urban, or transportation planning, or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of professional planning experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Assistant Planner.   Licenses and Certifications:   * Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Associate Planner, as well as the physical, environmental and working conditions. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us. Click Here to get tips for applying with the County. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Training and Experience Evaluation: A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.   Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.   For more information on the recruitment process, click here. Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Associate Planner. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.   If you are interested in the position of Associate Planner within any County department, please submit your application.   We currently have the following vacancies: * One (1) full time vacancy in the Planning & Building Department located in Placerville, CA. Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.   Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.  As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: * 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento * 50 miles from Sacramento Airport * 129 miles to San Francisco Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: * Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports * Skiing and Snowboarding * Live Music and Music Festivals * Local Craft Breweries and Wineries * El Dorado County Fair * Placerville Speedway * Farm to Fork Restaurants * Local Shopping Gems Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!