Resource Planner I (#TM4 )

$35.92-$45.46 hourly / $6,226.01-$7,879.58 monthly / $74,713.60-$94,556.80 yearly

Resource Planner II (#TM6 )

$42.30-$53.54 hourly / $7,331.86-$9,280.09 monthly / $87,984.00-$111,363.20 yearly

Resource Planner III (#TM8 )

$46.62-$59.02 hourly / $8,080.64-$10,229.94 monthly / $96,969.60-$122,761.60 yearly

Resource Planner IV (#TM9 )

$54.08-$68.42 hourly / $9,373.69-$11,859.24 monthly / $112,486.40-$142,313.60 yearly

• Reviews building, land development, and cannabis registration and licensing applications to insure conformance with general plan policies and environmental grading and erosion control ordinances and cannabis ordinances; processes applications for environmental permits;
• Conducts field inspections and identifies and evaluates biologic, geologic and related environmental issues
• Prepares and presents staff reports and findings on environmental permits and projects for internal staff and reviewing bodies;
• Prepares public education materials on resource management, water quality and other environmental issues; monitors and coordinates various programs which includes setting work priorities, selecting sites and overseeing work crews;
• Monitors and interprets conditions during storms and recommends appropriate action;
• Works on emergency stream clearance and safety survey assessment and monitoring;
• Gathers and analyzes data and prepares reports on a variety of environmental resources issues;
• Identifies code infractions and violations of environmental regulations and refers them for appropriate enforcement action;
• May carry out enforcement actions pertaining to environmental regulations as assigned;
• Advises the public and staff on erosion control, riparian, watershed and other environmental matters;
• Attends meetings and serves as staff to various commissions and committees;
• Inputs, accesses and analyzes data using a computer;
• May conduct complex environmental and resource management studies and prepare technical reports; may represent the County and may give presentations at the local, regional and State level as a technical expert on resource issues and for special projects or assignments;
• May serve as a project leader for complex resource and environmental planning projects;
• May research grant sources, prepare grant applications and administer funded grand programs;
• May oversee and review work performed by the water quality laboratory;
• May serve as staff geologist and as subject expert on geologic issues for staff and the public;
• Develops policy on long range plans and programs and administers contracts.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

Resource Planner I

• Some knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of resource planning or to the specialty area to which assigned;
• Some knowledge of the principles of biology, geology, hydrology, water quality, solid waste management or watershed management pertaining to land use planning;
• Some knowledge of resource methodology and standard statistical procedures applied to resource data;
• Some knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations relating to resource planning.

Resource Planner II

Working knowledge of the above plus:

• Working knowledge of specialty area to which assigned;
• Working knowledge of purposes and policies, procedures and regulations of a County planning department and resource administration;
• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of gathering and analyzing data;
• Some knowledge of the techniques of public presentation.

Resource Planner III

Working knowledge of the above plus:

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to resource planning and environmental protection. Resource Planner IV

Thorough knowledge of the above plus:

• Working knowledge of legislative processes;
• Working knowledge of policy formulation; Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of project leadership and training.

Ability to:

Resource Planner I

• Read and interpret plans, specifications and engineering reports;
• Collect, compile, analyze and evaluate technical, statistical and related resource data;
• Provide services to the public in a courteous and effective manner;
• Participate cooperatively and effectively as a contributing team member;
• Walk over rough terrain and through streambeds;
• Produce acceptable work commensurate with the level of appointment within assigned timeframes;
• Learn to input, access and analyze data using a computer.

Resource Planner II

All of the above plus:

• Prepare and present studies and reports, orally, written and graphically;
• Synthesize and explain technical data to non-scientific people;
• Speak effectively before groups;
• Interpret, explain and apply laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, officials and personnel from other agencies;
• Interpret maps and aerial photos.

Resource Planner III

All of the above plus:

• Present major resource planning studies, analyses and reports to boards, commissions and committees;
• Complete complex assignments, determine alternatives and make recommendations;
• Write, interpret, apply and explain complex rules, laws, regulations and ordinances;
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports, resolutions and ordinances;
• Understand, interpret and consistently apply provisions of laws, regulations and plans;
• Understand and relate to others the concepts, aims and principles of resource planning;
• Develop, implement and monitor grants;
• Provide leadership to team efforts.

Resource Planner IV

All of the above plus:

• Coordinate multifaceted programs as project leader;
• Track, monitor and advocate legislation;
• Act as subject matter expert or resource;
• Complete the most controversial and technically complex resource planning assignments.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Resource Planner I Two years experience in a public or private land use agency/firm plus completion of 12 semester units of college coursework in an above field or a closely related field.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural, physical or environmental sciences or a closely related field.

Resource Planner II One year of demonstrated professional resource planning experience equivalent to a Resource Planner I at Santa Cruz County.

OR

Possession of a Master in Science Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural, physical or environmental sciences or a closely related field. A degree program that includes an internship in a public planning agency in highly desirable.

Resource Planner III One year of journey level resource planning experience equivalent to a Resource Planner II at Santa Cruz County.

Resource Planner IV One year of journey level resource planning experience equivalent to a Resource Planner III at Santa Cruz County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

EST: 2/90 REV: 6/16, 12/12 Analyst: CH, TC, SA