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Planner, Beaches and Harbors
County of Los Angeles / Marina del Rey, CA
Posted on: August 16, 2018
Application Deadline:
Job Description
Positions allocable to this class work under the direct supervision of a Division Chief, Beaches and Harbors. Positions perform various kinds of planning, development, and inspection assignments related to the development and maintenance of private leasehold properties and public beaches and their appurtenant facilities at County, City, and State owned beaches and harbors. Incumbents must exercise a combination of knowledge and experience in land-use planning, construction, and building inspection in order to perform planning and inspection assignments unique to construction and maintenance at harbors, marinas, and public beaches.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepares program plans for the construction, repair and alteration of public facilities.
- Assists in reviewing plans of proposed construction work on private leaseholds in the harbor and inspects the work for compliance with lease agreements and specifications.
- Makes periodic inspections of public and private facilities and grounds to determine the need for maintenance or repair.
- Plans and coordinates the maintenance or repair of County facilities and property at the harbor and beaches through contracted private services, departmental staff or other departments.
- Prepares and processes applications for State and Federal grants by working with departmental staff, the Chief Administrative Office, and Federal and State agencies to develop the required data and obtain the necessary approval and authorization in order to request reimbursement.
- Performs special studies for planning or budgeting purposes, including the preparation of schematic drawings, specifications and cost estimates when required.
- Makes studies of special problems such as traffic flow and parking layout at the harbor and beaches and devises proposed solutions.
- Prepares environmental documentation and necessary permit applications required for capital projects.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Minimum Requirements:
OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) college with specialization in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Park Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field – AND – Two (2) years’ experience in the planning, development, design or coordination of major building and alteration projects*, or the development and implementation of major urban planning programs**.
OPTION II: Graduation from an accredited (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) college – AND – Three (3) years’ experience in the planning, development, design, or coordination of major building and alteration projects*, or the development and implementation of major urban planning programs**.
The substitution of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college with specialization in urban planning, environmental studies, park planning, landscape architecture, oceanography, architecture, civil engineering or related field will be accepted for one year of the required experience.
Selection Requirements Information:
*Major building and alteration projects consist of new construction, redevelopment, or renovation of over 10,000 square feet building or landscaping area.
**Major urban planning programs pertain to municipal or regional plans, policy documents, regulations, and ordinances, or environmental programs.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II – Light: Light Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
Application Instructions
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Application filing will begin on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM (PDT) until Friday, August 31, 2018 at 5:00 PM (PDT).
Applications must be filed online only at Planner, Beaches and Harbors. We must receive your application by 5:00 PM (PDT), by the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.
Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to dbatungbacal@hr.lacounty.gov. Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.
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