Planner I

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

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