Cannabis Planning Technician Ii Jobs

The Position

The current vacancy is in Ukiah. The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of departments, service areas, and locations throughout the County, should they occur. Positions in this classification may perform duties associated with the Mendocino Medical Cannabis Cultivation Compliance program.
The Planning Technician series provides an excellent career path for those interested in pursuing a career with the County of Mendocino.

Under general supervision, performs paraprofessional office and field work involving planning, zoning, and land use issues; assists professional planners with technical and administrative research related to County planning. The work consists of modertely complex technical duties at the journey level. Incumbents in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents

• Assists professional planning staff with technical and administrative work related to code, ordinance, and regulation requirements.
  
• Interprets County codes related to planning, zoning, and land use issues.
  
• Reviews building permits and requests for business licenses for compliance with zoning codes and ordinances.
  
• Prepares agendas for committees and public hearings.
  
• Prepares reports for land use permits.
  
• Conducts studies and prepares reports related to planning, zoning, and land use activities.
  
• Compiles and catalogs information, data, and documents relevant to environmental and natural resources for use in planning activities.
  
• Prepares maps, charts, and graphs for visual presentations related to planning activities and operations.
  
• Conducts surveys of public and private land uses.
  
• Serves as information resource for the public regarding use permits, variances, rezoning, land divisions or other related planning matters.
  
• Processes use permits, boundary line adjustments, agricultural preserves, rezonings and variances.
  
• Consults with and makes recommendations to professional staff regarding planning, zoning, and land use activities.
  
• Reviews and updates planning manuals, books and references when changes in code requirements and procedures occur.
  
• Initiates, processes, and assigns names to private roads and addresses within the County.
  
• Maintains County address and private road name systems.
  
• May act as a leadwork in specified projects and designated circumstances.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; and, Two to three years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques utilized in drafting and mapping duties.
  
• All applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
  
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
  
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
  
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

Skill in:

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
  
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
  
• Ability to read and interpret maps, charts, and graphics utilized in planning activities.
  
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, speak and hear and regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds.
  
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk, hike, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Selection Procedure

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
  
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference "see résumé" will be rejected as incomplete.
  
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
  
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
  
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
  
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
  
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
  
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
  
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process. Based on the number of qualified candidates, an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form, will be administered. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.
Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.
Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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