Job Posting: Assistant/Associate Planner

Governor's Office of Planning and Research

JC-226656
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Assistant/Associate Planner
ASSOCIATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH

$4,933.00 - $6,127.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/17/2021

Job Description and Duties

OPR’s Planning and Community Development Team is a diverse group of dedicated colleagues who collaborate across disciplines to advance planning and development practices that foster equitable and sustainable communities for all Californians. The Team works to develop and implement innovative State policy solutions and to deliver guidance and support to local governments and other partners. A key focus of the Team is on promoting the State’s planning priorities by centering the principles of equity, resilience, and sustainability; prioritizing location-efficient, compact infill development and housing development; promoting conservation of open space, including protecting and enhancing natural and working lands; and aligning strategic investments in infrastructure and services

Please see attached duty statement for additional information.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work will be done in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting.

Occasional overtime is possible.  

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

    Additional Documents

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-226656
    Position #(s):
    368-695-6196-XXX
    Working Title:
    Assistant/Associate Planner
    Classification:
    ASSOCIATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
    $4,933.00 - $6,127.00
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Sacramento County
    Job Type:
    Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
    Work Shift:
    Regular Business Hours
    Work Week:
    Monday - Friday

    Department Information

    The Office of Planning and Research (OPR), created by statute in 1970, is part of the Office of the Governor. OPR serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research, and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. (Government Code §65040).  In addition, the Government and Public Resources Codes set forth multiple functions for OPR, including:
    • Formulation of long-range land use goals and policies
    • Conflict resolution among state agencies
    • Coordination of federal grants for environmental goals
    • Coordination of statewide environmental monitoring
    • Coordination of research on growth and development
    • Management of state planning grants, and encouragement of local and regional planning
    • Creation and adoption of General Plan Guidelines
    • Drafting of CEQA Guidelines (for adoption by the Secretary of Natural Resources)
    • Creation of a State Environmental Goals and Policy Report, every four years
    • Operation of the State Clearinghouse for distribution and review of CEQA documents
    • Operation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program
    • Coordination of environmental justice activities
    • Coordination with the US military for land use and other issues in the state

    This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making, or participating in the making, of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete form 700 within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

    Department Website: https://www.opr.ca.gov/

    Special Requirements

    This is a professional classification.  A Bachelor's Degree is required.  A Master of Arts or Science degree in planning, policy, public administration or a related field is preferred but not required.

    Application Instructions

    Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

    Final Filing Date: 1/17/2021

    Who May Apply

    This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.     Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    Governor's Office of Planning and Research
    Attn: Human Resources
    1400 10th Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    Governor's Office of Planning and Research
    HR
    1400 10th Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is required and must be included.
    • Other - Please submit a cover letter of no more than (1) page outling why you want this job and what makes you a good candidate for the position.
    • Other - Please submit a Writing Sample.  At least one writing sample that illustrates Applicant’s independent writing and research abilities. Please include only independent work (not collaborative projects). If the writing sample is part of a broader project, please clearly indicate which portion is the Applicant’s own independent work. Maximum 5 pages, please.
    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    Desirable Qualifications

    In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
    Subject-Area Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, with applied knowledge in relevant subject areas and practices in a local planning agency or similar organization, e.g.: professional planning, local government roles and processes, land use planning, transportation planning, sustainable development, housing, community development, economic development, social and racial equity, environmental policy and greenhouse gas reduction, and environmental protection. Ability to connect and draw parallels between various planning subject areas together in order to meet State climate and equity goals. Transportation and land use planning knowledge with applied planning experience is preferred.
    Collaboration: Track record of successfully collaborating with diverse teams and fostering positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.  Be passionate about community engagement and providing the highest quality of stakeholder and partner engagement.
    Organization and Personal Accountability: Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple simultaneous projects, ask for assistance when needed, and provide regular progress updates to collaborators, supervisors, and colleagues. Possess the ability to learn laws underlying general plans, zoning, land use and methods of assessment. Communication skills: Superior written and oral communications, especially the ability to write succinctly and clearly. (See Writing Sample requirements below)
    Analysis: Ability to research and analyze quantitative and qualitative information and prepare and present results orally and in writing.
    Independent Judgement: Ability to understand and effectively respond to cultural and political context. Ability to implement sound professional judgement and critical thinking. Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Travel: Ability to travel occasionally as needed. (The State of California reimburses employees for qualifying travel-related expenses.)
    Bilingual a Plus.

    Benefits

    The State of California benefit package may include:

     

    • Retirement contributions into the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
    • Vacation and Sick Leave or Annual Leave
    • Professional Development Day – two days per fiscal year
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life insurance basic coverage of $50,000 for managers and $25,000 for supervisors, confidential, and excluded employees.
    • Voluntary enrollment into a deferred compensation program Long-term Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, and a Legal Service Plan.
    • Flexible work hours with prior agreement of supervisor.
    • This position is exempt from Civil Service.
    • This position will receive a 9.23% salary reduction starting July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.  This salary reduction is not reflected on the salary range listed above.

        General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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        Contact Information

        The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

        Department Website: https://www.opr.ca.gov/
        Human Resources Contact:
        Joanna Sledge
        (916) 324-9736
        joanna.sledge@opr.ca.gov

        Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

        EEO Contact:
        EEO Office
        (916) 324-9736
        joanna.sledge@opr.ca.gov
        California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

        How to apply and what to include

        Submit the following materials:

        • CalHR Application
        • Resume
        • Cover Letter (1) page max
        • Writing Sample (5) page max

         


        Salary Reduction

        Please note, this position will be subject to a 9.23% salary reduction starting July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.  This reduciton is not reflected in salary range.  

          Equal Opportunity Employer

          The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

          It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.