Planning Development Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scanand Drug Screen : Potential newhires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ LiveScan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drugscreen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unlessthe eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process andpassed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles, practices, and materials used in landscape architecture, park construction, and engineering, including Computer Aided Design software, as applied to the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates for landscape, buildings, recreation equipment and site development; characteristics and requirements of various plant life suitable for park and recreation areas in central California; the development and operation of water-oriented parks and recreation facilities; principles of land use planning; research principles and methodology; principles and practices of project management; land use regulations; grant application procedures and environmental impact reports; control of funds in capital projects.

ABILITY

Organize and coordinate the planning, design and construction activities of park development projects; analyze proposed development projects and develop work schedules; prepare sketches, plans and specifications for parks and recreation areas by both manual methods and using Computer Aided Design software; plan and evaluate proper landscape architectural treatment of park playground and recreational sites; understand and interpret complex land use regulations; express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; prepare reports and recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, private consultants, contractors, public officials and the general public.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, driving, standing for long periods, walking, bending/squatting, occasional climbing ladders, stairs; Lifting-Frequently lift 5 to 30 pounds; Vision-Good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work, depth and color perception, and eye/hand coordination; Dexterity-Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone or radio and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and working alone; frequent public contact; occasional exposure to emergency situations and hazardous materials; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust and varied weather conditions (outdoor); occasional exposure to indoor cold/heat; Special Conditions-May require occasional overtime, travel, weekend or evening work.

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scanand Drug Screen : Potential newhires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ LiveScan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drugscreen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unlessthe eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process andpassed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

KNOWLEDGEPrinciples, practices, and materials used in landscape architecture, park construction, and engineering, including Computer Aided Design software, as applied to the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates for landscape, buildings, recreation equipment and site development; characteristics and requirements of various plant life suitable for park and recreation areas in central California; the development and operation of water-oriented parks and recreation facilities; principles of land use planning; research principles and methodology; principles and practices of project management; land use regulations; grant application procedures and environmental impact reports; control of funds in capital projects.ABILITYOrganize and coordinate the planning, design and construction activities of park development projects; analyze proposed development projects and develop work schedules; prepare sketches, plans and specifications for parks and recreation areas by both manual methods and using Computer Aided Design software; plan and evaluate proper landscape architectural treatment of park playground and recreational sites; understand and interpret complex land use regulations; express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; prepare reports and recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, private consultants, contractors, public officials and the general public.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, driving, standing for long periods, walking, bending/squatting, occasional climbing ladders, stairs; Lifting-Frequently lift 5 to 30 pounds; Vision-Good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work, depth and color perception, and eye/hand coordination; Dexterity-Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone or radio and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and working alone; frequent public contact; occasional exposure to emergency situations and hazardous materials; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust and varied weather conditions (outdoor); occasional exposure to indoor cold/heat; Special Conditions-May require occasional overtime, travel, weekend or evening work. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) .

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU Local 1021 .

Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.

Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:

1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000

Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.

125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).

Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.

Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals,use, and cashability of accrued time.

Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.

Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.

Merc Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.

Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.

Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.

School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.

Selection Procedures

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

• Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
  
• Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
  
• Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
  
• Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.

Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.

Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointmen