Assistant Planner

Job Information

Company Name

County of Monterey, Housing and Community Development

Position Level

Entry

Job Description

The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of four Divisions, including Development Services, Planning Services, Permit Center, and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development, planning for future needs of the County, and helps protect natural resources. The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department seeks entry level land use/planning professionals who are results oriented individuals interested in growing their knowledge and experience of land use planning, and who demonstrate an ability to successfully perform analysis and interpretation of County planning policies.

This is the entry level class in the professional Planner series. The Assistant Planner performs a range of routine professional land use planning assignments in all program areas and acts as project planner with responsibilities for processing review of development projects and/or to develop policies or plans, with guidance from management and senior staff.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Will security clearance be required?

No

Other Benefits

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Application Deadline

11/29/2026

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Travel

None

Primary Language Required

English

Job Location

Location Address

1441 Schilling Place
Second Floor
Salinas, California
93901

Contact Information

Hiring Contact Name

Stephanie Ahumada

Email

[email protected]

Phone Number

(831) 755-5238

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/5517235/assistant-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs