Contra Costa County (CA) Planner Positions

The Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development has an excellent career opportunity for individuals interested in a Planner II position. The Department currently has two vacancies, one each in the Solid Waste/Recycling and Water Agency Units of the Community Development Division, and both positions will be located in Martinez. If assigned to the Solid Waste/Recycling Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for various tasks related to the Department's waste reduction,
reuse, and recycling functions. Duties will include but are not limited to: oversight of the County's solid waste and recycling collection franchise agreements with several private haulers serving various unincorporated areas; oversight of existing land use permits and related implementation/mitigation monitoring programs for solid waste processing and disposal facilities located in unincorporated areas; act as project planner for land use entitlements to establish new or allow modifications to existing solid waste facilities located in unincorporated areas; assistance with development and implementation of North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plans involving multiple strategies intended to reduce illegal dumping and blight; and assistance with implementation of waste reduction and recycling programs, including public outreach.
If assigned to the Water Agency Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for a number of tasks and programs associated with the Department's habitat conservation functions. Duties will include but are not limited to: reviewing requests by project proponents for authorization to impact endangered species habitats; assisting with land preservation, restoration and management programs; coordinating with local, state and federal agency partners on habitat conservation related issues; and tracking and monitoring conservation and development actions. Applicants should
have knowledge and interest in the topics of conservation biology, restoration ecology, land use planning, hydrology and environmental policy.
Planner ll is a flexibly staffed classification and may advance to a Planner Ill (Monthly Salary Range: $5,605-$6,813).
The employment list established by this examination will remain in effect for six months and may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Application Filing: Applicants are encouraged to apply online and may do so at www.cccounty.usldepartlhr or a Contra Costa County application must
be received or postmarked by the final filing date listed above. An application may be obtained by visiting our ofice at 651 Pine St., 2nd Roor, Martinez, CA
94553. Please see HOW TO APPLY on the reverse side of this announcement for additional locations to apply. To view the typical tasks, knowledge,
skills, and abilities associated with this position, please visit ourwebsite to see the detailed job description.
2. Oral Interview: An oral interview will be conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board in Martinez, Ca. The Board will evaluate candidates in jobrelated
areas. Candidates must receive a rating of at least 70 from a majority of the Board members to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted
100%)
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with Personnel Management
Regulations and accepted selection practices.
OPEN ONLY: 5/27/08 -TKOlnos Exam Number: 5AVA-2008A