Assistant Planner (CDA - Current Planning)

Job Description:

Assistant Planner (CDA - Current Planning)

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

Marin County Community Development Agency: The Community Development Agency (CDA) has a long history of innovation and leadership. CDA is a multifunctional agency shaping many aspects of environment and communities, organized into five mission-oriented divisions: Planning, Building and Safety, Environmental Health Services, Housing and Federal Grants, and Sustainability. CDA’s mission is to promote, protect, and advance healthy, safe, and equitable communities.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under immediate supervision, the Assistant Planner evaluates projects to ensure compliance with local policies and regulations as well as California planning laws and provides information to the public. This position provides a high level of service to a variety of clients and stakeholders, including professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction, as well as individual property owners. The Current Planning Division is a collaborative, team-oriented environment that coordinates with other County divisions and departments, as well as other agencies and districts.
Hybrid schedule:
CDA has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate has:

Knowledge of: Planning laws and principles relevant to the state of California, Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)

Skill in: Excellent writing and communication skills and public speaking experience

Ability to: Manage multiple deadlines, pay close attention to details and procedures, and provide exceptional customer service
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and trends in urban and regional planning, including physical, social and economic factors.
• Principles and practices of county planning.
• Current trends in planning, and their relationship to federal, regional, state and local planning.
• Zoning and planning administration.
• Research and statistical methods as applied to the collection, tabulation and analysis of data essential to planning studies.
• The principles and practices concerning basic statistical and analytical research and report writing.
• The organization of local government and concepts of public administration.
• Codes, ordinances and laws related to community and current planning, zoning, environmental resource protection, and subdivisions.

Ability to:

• Collect, tabulate and evaluate data utilizing computer software programs.
• Prepare and present studies, reports, and graphics.
• Understand and develop current knowledge in special areas such as environment, transportation, population growth, agriculture, and coastal resource management.
• Understand and develop current knowledge of the principles, practices and trends in urban and regional planning.
• Prepare and interpret a wide variety of maps, detailed drawings and legal descriptions; ability to work well with others; ability to make oral presentations in a group setting.
• Critically evaluate plans and policies.
• Critically evaluate planning and environmental issues from multiple perspectives.
• Work collaboratively with Community Development Agency divisions to assure the provision of comprehensive and coordinated planning services.
• Act as a liaison to advise or resolve differences with individuals, groups, and management.
• Act as an Agency liaison to community advisory groups.
• Make presentations as required at public hearings and meetings before the Deputy Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and community groups.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, including effective use of interviewing and presentation techniques.
• Work effectively with the public and other constituents in helping to resolve conflicts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from college with a major in planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture or closely related field and possession of the knowledge and ability requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$80,769.00 - $92,040.00 Annually