Job Information
Job Category
Environmental
Company Name
Sacramento County
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
The Position Under general direction, the Principal Planner manages and oversees professional and technical staff engaged in planning and environmental review and assessment services that involves the administration and development of community and general plans, zoning regulations and environmental documents. To learn more about the Sustainability Manager position, please click on the brochure link below: Sustainability Manager (Principal Planner) Recruitment Brochure (Download PDF reader) Interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of May 19, 2025. In addition to the position shared above, the eligible list will be used to fill other vacancies as needed. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to urban planning, environmental regulations, and community development
- Principles and practices of governmental planning in urban and urbanizing areas
- Trends and statistics affecting community and environmental planning
- The State Planning, Zoning and Land Use laws, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and pertinent County ordinances such as the Zoning Code
- General provisions of State and Federal regulatory requirements pertaining to the environment, including but not limited to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, State and Federal Endangered Species Acts, the State and Federal Clean Water Acts, and State and Federal Clean Air Acts
- Principles of contract and grant administration and monitoring
- Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
- Principles and techniques of developing and implementing program-level budgets
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Direct and review the work of subordinate staff
- Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
- Manage contracts and review the work of consultants
- Exercise independent judgment and initiative to determine methods and procedures within broadly defined practices
- Develop, monitor and interpret budgets, grant applications, and other financial documents
- Direct and prepare comprehensive planning reports
- Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional and/or technical staff
- Direct the collection, analysis and interpretation of data pertaining to planning, environmental, land use, and zoning issues in a complex urban area
- Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with subordinates and the public
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Effectively represent County position in hearings and meetings
- Effectively mediate and resolve conflicts between/with individuals
- Effectively present policy questions, alternatives and recommend solutions to elected officials, commissions, and community groups
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
- Use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Minimum Qualifications Either: 1. One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Planner. Or: 2a.Three years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a management capacity; And 2b. A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning or other field closely related to the intent of the class. Or: 3. Seven years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a management capacity. Note: Related fields above may include archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, biology, botany, business administration, climatology, economics, engineering, geology, historic preservation, hydrology, political science, range management, recreation administration (outdoor resource management), watershed management, and wildlife management.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $145,429.20 – $160,337.52 annually plus an additional 3.35% management incentive for a combined total of $150,301.08 -$165,708.83.
Other Benefits
The County of Sacramento offers an excellent compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $145,429.20 – $160,337.52 annually plus an additional 3.35% management incentive for a combined total of $150,301.08 -$165,708.83. The attractive benefits program includes: Retirement – The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. Medical Insurance – Choice of HMO and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), to include Kaiser, Sutter, and Western Health Advantage. Deferred Compensation – A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County will match contributions to the 457(b)Deferred Compensation Plan up to 3% of the monthly gross salary into a 401(a) plan as long as the employee contributions to the 457(b) are at least 1% of gross salary for the pay period or at least 1% of the compensation earned year-to-date. Life Insurance – $50,000 in life insurance coverage for the employee and $2,000 for all eligible dependents. Employees have the option to purchase up to $1,000,000 in additional life insurance coverage. Holidays – 14.5 paid holidays per year. Vacation – Two to five weeks (based upon length of service) of paid vacation. Sick Leave – 15 days per year. Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may set aside funds on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible medical and/or dependent care expenses. Other Benefits – The County contributes into a Retiree Health Savings Plan. After 10 years of County service, employees are eligible for 2.5% longevity pay.Job Start Date
05/08/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
700 H Street
Sacramento, California
95814
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Team
Phone Number
(916) 874-5627
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sacramento/jobs/3968786/sustainability-manager-principal-planner