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To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.\nThe County of Monterey Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of four Divisions, including Development Services, Planning Services, Permit Center, and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development, planning for future needs of the County, and helps protect natural resources. \nThe County of Monterey Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of four Divisions, including Development Services, Planning Services, Permit Center, and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development, planning for future needs of the County, and helps protect natural resources. The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department seeks entry level land use/planning professionals who are results oriented individuals interested in growing their knowledge and experience of land use planning, and who demonstrate an ability to successfully perform analysis and interpretation of County planning policies. \nThis is the entry level class in the professional Planner series. The Assistant Planner performs a range of routine professional land use planning assignments in all program areas and acts as project planner with responsibilities for processing review of development projects and/or to develop policies or plans, with guidance from management and senior staff. \nThe Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.\nThis classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.\nExamples of Duties\nProvides factual and interpretive information to the public regarding land use plans, policies, ordinance requirements, environmental review procedures, application filing procedures and the permit review process; responds to the public timely and consistent with Department direction.\nReviews a variety of land use entitlements and other agency referrals for consistency with adopted plans and regulations; develops staff recommendations in coordination with County land use agencies and other responsible agencies, conducts environmental review and writes comprehensive staff reports; clears conditions of permit approval.\nConducts studies and research involving the planning aspects of economic, social and environmental conditions by tabulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical and factual data to develop basis for conclusion; Develops methods for tracking data as necessary.\nResearches, collects and records factual property and resource information from a variety of sources including electronic data bases; maintains information in the County’s computer database; operates various office equipment including a personal computer and microfiche.\nPerforms field inspections to determine compliance with permit approval conditions and to verify the accuracy of information submitted as part of the application process.\nTo view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Assistant Planner\nTHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE\nWill have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:\nWorking Knowledge of:\nThe English language, punctuation, grammar and spelling.\nSome Knowledge of:\nPrinciples, practices, techniques and quantitative methods of county, rural and local land use planning to include social, economic and environmental principles and their application to rural development.\nResource management practices and techniques as applied to land use planning and techniques and methods involved in the preparation and implementation of long-range plans and amendments.\nFederal, State and local laws, procedures and regulations governing plan preparation, land development, environmental review and permit review processes.\nComputer and quantitative methods, work processing and graphic techniques applicable to land use planning.\nSkill and Ability to:\nResearch, analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data.\nInterpret, understand, explain and apply complex planning laws, ordinances, codes and regulations applicable to planning projects and studies.\nRead and interpret maps, aerial photos and legal descriptions; read, interpret and apply ordinances, laws, policies and procedures.\nCollect and tabulate statistical data and perform calculations to complete percentages, averages, land acreages and distances.\nResolve conflicts and maintain cooperative relationships with others contacted through the course of work including the general public, boards, commissions, professional and technical personnel, public and private officials and staff; respond in a positive manner to supervision and attend and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.\nCommunicate effectively by preparing a variety of clear and concise oral presentations and planning reports.\nCommunicate effectively in writing by preparing clear and concise planning reports, correspondence and memoranda.\nFacilitate cooperation and consensus by participating and working cooperatively in a team framework.\nUtilize and operate various office machines including a personal computer and microfiche for office usage and project application.\nExamples of Experience/Education/Training\nAny combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:\nOPTION I \nEducation: \nCompletion of all course work leading to a Bachelor's degree in Planning or a closely related field if planning courses were included as a part of the course curriculum; or\nOPTION II \nEducation: \nCompletion of the equivalent of two (2) full time years of college level course work in planning or a closely related field; and\nExperience: \nA minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in land use planning or a related field, performing duties that demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities required for this assignment; or\nOPTION III \nExperience : \nA minimum of four (4) years of experience in land use planning or a related field, performing duties that demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities required for this assignment.\nInternship experience relative to the planning function either in the public or private sector is desirable.\nAdditional Information\nCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT\nThe required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:\nPossess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. \nBe available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency, travel out of County to attend meetings.\nBENEFITS:\nThe County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.\nNOTES:\nAs a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. \nEmployment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. \nIf you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.\nApplication and Selection Procedures\nApply On-Line at \n https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty \nBy Sunday, November 29, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST)\nor\nHard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,\nMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:\nCounty of Monterey \nAttn: Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst II \n168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor\nSalinas, CA 93901\nPhone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792\nThe selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: \nA completed County of Monterey Employment Application\nResponses to the Supplemental Questions \nApplicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.\nHIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES\nThe County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application \nTo apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline, Sunday, November 29, 2026, to  .\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION\nMonterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 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