jobs description

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Planning, Building, and Environmental Services (PBES) department partners with the community to promote the health, safety, and sustainability of Napa County by providing a range of development services while balancing agricultural, environmental, and economic vitality. As a member of PBES, you will work alongside employees from the following PBES Divisions: Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, and Staff Services.

Learn more about PBES HERE .

Following are the sub-disciplines within which a Planner I may work:

1. Current and Advanced Land Use
2. Groundwater and Water Resources
3. Sustainability

Napa County is currently seeking applicants for one (1) vacancy assigned to the Current & Advanced Land Use to perform a variety of responsible professional duties in the field of current and advance land use planning, which include preparing, processing, and presenting reports, researching findings and agenda items; disseminating information to the public and provide assistance to the public and developers on complex matters; and, as assigned, performing business process analysis and oversee interdepartmental permitting coordination and ensure efficiency of the Department's permit information tracking systems.

The ideal Candidate:

1. Strong analytical skills and proficient in conducting research, data analysis and utilizing tools to evaluate and interpret data.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey planning concepts and present findings.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
4. Strong problem-solving abilities to identify issues, propose creative solutions, and evaluate the planning initiatives.
5. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
6. Detail oriented and ability to analyze data accurately.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 (one) full-time vacancy in the Planning, Building, and Environmental Services Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Option I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with bachelor's degree in city, regional, land use or environmental planning, or related field. Students who will graduate in the next three (3) months are strongly encouraged to apply.

Option II

Experience: Two years of the experience providing planning information to the public and processing administrative permits such as sign permits, temporary trailer permits, home occupations, event permits and ABC compliance checks.
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Education: Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in city, regional, land use or environmental planning or possession of a planning certification from an accredited college or professional planning association.

Option III

Experience: Four years of the experience providing planning information to the public and processing administrative permits such as sign permits, temporary trailer permits, home occupations, event permits and ABC compliance checks.

License or Certificate*

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

1. Applications will be accepted on-line on a continuous basis, until the current vacancy is filled.
2. Subject Matter Experts will review responses from supplemental questions on a continuous basis. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of supplemental questions will be invited to an Oral Panel Interview.
3. Oral Panel Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis by the hiring department. The most qualified candidates from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

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Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

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Napa CA United States

salary-criteria

Apply - Planner I - Continuous (Open Until Filled)