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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Principal Planner

Supplemental Questionnaire

(2022-14224-01)



 

 

Part I -  Minimum Qualifications (Not Scored)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position on their application.

 


1.

Do you possess five years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development?

Yes No
2.

Do you possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, environmental planning, or a related field?

Yes No

 

Applicants who reported a "no" response to any of the above questions are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting for this position before proceeding.



 

 

Part II -  Training and Experience Examination (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.

Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.


 

I have read and I understand the above instructions.


 

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following questions, please indicate your level of experience:


1.

Preparing and/or processing general plans, community plans, area plans, specific plans, master plans, conservation programs, code amendments, housing, or similar advanced planning policy documents.

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

2.

Managing the development and implementation of a comprehensive planning program or project, including the development of goals and objectives that address a wide variety of stakeholder interests in the development of land use policy (e.g., general plan update, conservation program, housing, short term/vacation rental, economic development, or similar program/project).

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

3.

Making public presentations and/or speaking before a Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, City Council, or a similar decision-making committee.

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

4.

Managing, directing, supervising, and training staff, including preparing performance evaluations and engaging in performance management efforts.

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

5.

Interpreting federal, state, and/or county program policies and procedures in relation to land use planning, housing, economic development, environmental review, conservation, and related topics.

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

6.

Performing contract negotiations and/or contract management with other County employees, managers, and the public utilizing accepted principles of effective customer service.

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

7.

Preparing, managing, and monitoring state and federal project grant programs.

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

8.

Applying the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to planning projects and activities and completing projects that include the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
 

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

9.

Indicate your level of experience evaluating public and private land development project applications for conformity to zoning and other legal requirements in the areas below. Select all that apply.

Variances
Conditional use permits
Subdivision approval
Design review
Lot line adjustments
I have no experience in these areas.

 

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