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Planner, Beaches and Harbors
County of Los Angeles / Marina del Rey, California
Posted on: December 7, 2022
Application Deadline: December 12, 2022 @ 5:00 PM PT
Job Description
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: December 6, 2022 at 8:00 AM – December 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
Essential Job Duties:
Prepares programs, plans, or scopes of work for planning or environmental projects, or construction projects including organizing and facilitating meetings with stakeholders; and coordinates the implementation or construction of projects with consultants or contractors, Department staff, and other departments.
Assists in reviewing proposed plans and applications for construction work on private or public facilities at the beaches and in the harbor in order to ensure compliance with local development regulations, Departmental design guidelines, approved plans and specifications, and lease agreements.
Conducts field inspections at County owned or operated coastal properties, to verify compliance with local development regulations, Departmental design guidelines, approved plans and specifications, to investigate reported land use violations, and review and assess the condition of buildings and other structures in order to determine the need for maintenance or repair.
Researches grant opportunities and prepares grant applications by working with Department and County staff, grant partners, and grantors including analyzing information, and creating application content to obtain funding.
Conducts studies and develops programs and projects to address challenges by researching, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending appropriate solutions in order to meet the needs of the Department.
Prepares, reviews, and facilitates permit applications and environmental documentation for projects or programs by gathering, analyzing, and organizing information in order to obtain entitlements.
Prepares reports that include written analysis and technical content by utilizing appropriate software programs, in order to illustrate research findings, project assessments, and environmental issues.
Assists County staff and stakeholders by interpreting and explaining planning and environmental processes, regulations, plans, guidelines, and policies, in order to provide excellent customer service.
Prepares and presents information about projects and policies to stakeholders and County Staff in order to effectively communicate the activities and goals of the Department.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college with Bachelor’s Degree* in urban planning, environmental studies, park planning, landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering or related field –AND– two 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***. Graduation from an accredited college with Master’s Degree* in urban planning, environmental studies, park planning, landscape architecture, oceanography, architecture, civil engineering or related field be accepted as one year of the required experience.
Option 2: Graduation from an accredited college with Bachelor’s Degree* –AND– three 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***. Graduation from an accredited college with Master’s Degree* in urban planning, environmental studies, park planning, landscape architecture, oceanography, architecture, civil engineering or related field be accepted as one year of the required experience.
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 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.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.
- Experience with project management principles and practices (e.g., determining project scope, determining and monitoring project budgets, determining and monitoring project timelines, identifying and working with contractors, etc.).
- Experience with grant processes (e.g., identifying funding opportunities, developing and submitting applications, developing and submitting reports that track grant funded projects, collecting approved grant funds, etc.).
- Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Experience with specialized software (i.e., Graphic Design Software and GIS Software).
- Professional Certifications (i.e., Project Management Certification, Construction Project Management Certification, Sustainability Certification, SITES Credential, LEED [Leadership, Energy, Efficiency, and Design] Credential, Professional Certification for Planners [American Planning Association], and Grant Writing and Administration Certifications)****.
Special Requirement Information:
* To receive credit for your degree, you MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts or copy of your diploma that shows your specialization from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission. If your degree is from another country or in another language verification of US equivalency is required.
** Major building and alteration projects is defined as projects with a budget of $500K or more such as building construction or renovations, site improvements (e.g., parks, marinas, beaches, etc.), college or university campus construction or renovations, etc.
*** Major urban planning programs may include but are not limited to zoning regulations, land use plans, permitting and entitlements, architectural and urban design guidelines, environmental and sustainability programs, etc. for urban areas of 10,000 residents or more.
**** To receive credit for your certifications or credentials, you MUST attach a legible copy to your application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
PART I: An evaluation of Training & Experience weighted 25% measuring professional/technical knowledge, professional certification, additional experience, and office computing and specialized computer software.
Part II: Oral Interview weighted 75% measuring professional/technical knowledge, active listening, adaptability/flexibility, attention to detail, coordination, critical thinking, customer service, data analysis, dependability, integrity/ethics, interpersonal, leadership, oral communication, originality, planning, problem solving, prioritization, public speaking, reading plans, and time management.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants who meet the requirements and pass all weighted portions of the exam with a score of 70% or higher will have their names placed on the eligible list for a period of twelve (12) months.
VACANCY INFORMATION: This position is with the Department of Beaches & Harbors. Appointed candidates may be assigned to any County operated beach district and location.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Typically day shift, but special projects may require nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Application Instructions
How to Apply:
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 PM (PT) deadline on December 12, 2022 as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.
- We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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It is the applicant’s responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
________________________________________________________________Department Contact Name: Whitney Marshall
Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7809
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
