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Regional Planner
Los Angeles County, Department of Regional Planning / Los Angeles
Posted on: May 22, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
DEFINITION/STANDARDS
DEFINITION:
Participates in planning and zoning studies, analyses and research; communicates with the public concerning planning issues, and engages in other planning and zoning activities.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the entry level in the Regional Planner class series. Positions allocated to this class receive technical and administrative supervision from a Supervising Regional Planner or Regional Planner II, and are assigned duties in a planning section, such as the issuance of zoning permits, land divisions, land use regulatory enforcement, plan review, and research studies, for which they are expected to carry out their assignments independently; or be responsible for an element of a specialized research or planning study.
All duties assigned require familiarity with basic planning concepts, the content of local general plans, planning and zoning laws; and the application of planning techniques. Incumbents of the class must communicate and present planning concepts, ideas and theories, and the County’s planning policies and administrative procedures to the public, other County departments and offices, and the Board of Supervisors orally and in writing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Participates in the research, writing, and public engagement and discussion regarding the adoption of the County’s general plan, area, coastal, community, and neighborhood plan policies, and other specialized plans and studies such as the County’s Sustainability Plan.
Participates in the research and drafting of zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations.
Participates in the analysis of complex planning problems, the preparation of population and other planning projections, housing needs, and parking studies.
Responds in writing or orally to inquiries from the public on General Plan policy, and subdivision and zoning regulations.
Processes applications for subdivisions, zone changes, variances, and conditional use permits.
Evaluates applications for consistency with General Plan policy, and compliance with zoning and subdivision regulations.
Conducts field inspections, prepares staff reports and public notices, coordinates with other public agencies, and follows all other necessary procedures for public hearings.
Analyzes, reviews and prepares environmental documents including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and both the draft and final versions of the Environmental Impact Reports in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Explains County and State environmental regulations to the general public and project applicants.
Investigates and analyzes property ownership, recorded property ownership and zoning histories; gathers and consolidates data from public records and other sources to assist in the development of written staff reports in support of recommendations for official action.
Investigates violations of zoning regulations, and discusses alleged violations with property owners, complainants, community groups, the Board of Supervisors, County Counsel, the District Attorney, and other enforcement agencies, and may make court appearances.
Prepares and makes oral presentations of planning development applications, zoning and other planning related information to the Regional Planning Commission, and civic, community, governmental, professional, and other interest groups.
Prepares graphics, exhibits, maps, and other audio-visual illustrations to present findings and critical issues of planning studies in support of the department’s recommendations.
Uses computer programs or planning applications to accept applications and process fees and prepare reports, maps, spreadsheets, data bases and/or graphics in carrying out planning activities.
Works collaboratively with other Sections and Divisions within Regional Planning, other County departments, and public and private organizations in coordinating project activities and resolving problems pertaining to planning matters related to the department such as homelessness, sustainability, climate change, and equity.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option 1
A bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning from an accredited college or university
Option 2
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Environmental Studies, Geography, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or Urban Design with 15 semester or 22.5 quarter units of upper division courses in Urban or Regional Planning, Cartography, Urban Geography and/or Environmental Planning -OR- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one- year of urban or regional planning 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:2 – Light.
Application Instructions
Please apply online at the website listed below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065288?keywords=regional%20planner&pagetype=classSpecifications