The Position
Why join the Contra Costa Department of Conservation and Development?
The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is seeking to fill four (4) vacancies in the classification of Planner I. Under the direction of a Deputy Director or Assistant Deputy Director, Planner I's in DCD performs less complex professional planning duties involving data collection and analysis, public contact, and report preparation.
DCD is headed by a Director, and within DCD there are five (5) divisions under a Deputy Director or Assistant Deputy Director : 1) Current Planning; 2) Policy Planning 3) Building Inspection Services; 4) Business and Information Services, and 5) Housing and Community Improvement. DCD’s main office is located in Martinez. DCD has a total staffing of approximately 165 positions serving the entire County of Contra Costa.
We are looking for someone who is :
- Detail oriented. You will create reports and general plans which contain data and facts which must be accurate
- Interested in learning more about planning. There are many planning fields to gain experience and expertise
- Great at interpreting laws and ordinances. You will review permit applications and must be able to interpret and apply law and ordinances appropriately
What you will typically be responsible for :
Conducting studies for written reportsWorking on general plans, specific plans and related projectsPreparing staff reports on matters related to the different Planning FieldsAdvising the public on procedural requirements related to application requestsReviewing applications for permits and variancesPreparing correspondence on routine planning mattersA few reasons you might love this job :
Flexibility! Many employees work a 9 / 80 scheduleYou may be able to work from home two days a weekThere is room for staff to offer recommendations and ideasYou will work with a group of outstanding and caring colleaguesYou will have the ability to learn about multiple fields in planningYou will work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphereA few challenges you might face in this job :
You will be expected to handle a high volume of projectsYou will need to exhibit tact when dealing with the publicYou will need to navigate California's regulatory environmentCompetencies Required :
Analyzing & Interpreting Data : Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative dataProfessional & Technical Expertise : Applying technical subject matter to the jobIndustry Monitoring : Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industryLegal & Regulatory Navigation : Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsBuilding & Maintaining Relationships : Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsProfessional Integrity & Ethics : Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityDisplaying Ownership and Accountability : Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective resultsThinking & Acting Systematically : Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environmentWriting : Communicating effectively in writingOral Communication : Engaging effectively in dialoguePresentation Skill : Formally delivering information to groups