Now Open: Two Provisional Planner II/III Positions

Applications are due by December 13, 2026.

Full Position and Application Description here

Planner II - Provisional*
Compensation: $49.75-$59.44 Hourly / $3,731.25-$4,458.00. BiWeekly (75 Hours)
$8,084.37-$8,844.88 Monthly / $97,012.50-$115,908.00 Yearly

Planner III - Provisional*
Compensation: $56.91-$68.54 Hourly / $4,268.25-$5,140.50 BiWeekly (75 Hours)
$9,247.87-$11,137.75 Monthly / $110,974.50-$133,653.00 Yearly

The Alameda County Planning Department is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professionals to immediately fill two positions at the Planner II and/or Planner III level within the Department's Policy Planning and Current (Development) Planning Sections. These positions provide the opportunity to work on a variety of current planning projects such as administering zoning and subdivision regulations, preparing planning reports, providing support at the public front counter or on a variety of long-range planning projects addressing complex policy issues related to housing, transportation, climate change, agriculture, open space preservation, and more in the unincorporated areas of the County.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Planner II and III positions are in the Alameda County Community Development Agency's Planning Department, which has offices in Hayward. After an initial probationary period, employees may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule upon meeting departmental requirements. The Planning Department is responsible for land use planning in the unincorporated areas of the County. The Current Planning Section ensures compatible land uses and enhances the quality of life in our communities by guiding development and redevelopment of existing and new communities utilizing policy and regulatory documents, environmental assessment, and site design review expertise. The Policy Planning Section prepares and updates general plan documents, performs research to inform policy development, and collaborates with members of the public, elected officials, other county departments and other local and regional government agencies on a variety of issues.

* Provisional Appointment: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. Provisional appointments are temporary, lasting only until an examination for the position can be given. The appointment ends when the examination is completed.

You do not gain tenure in the position. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County exam when open.

You will earn vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and are eligible to receive medical and dental benefits.

PLANNER II - Provisional

Under general supervision, to perform work in planning and zoning; to assist a Senior Planner or Planner III in completing planning studies; to administer zoning and subdivision regulations; and to prepare environmental assessments and impact reports.

Distinguishing Features

Planner II's are assigned planning or zoning duties in the Planning Department. Incumbents work on the less difficult planning projects under the supervision of a Senior Planner, or they assist a Planner III with a major planning project. With experience, they assume responsibility for carrying out projects of expanded scope. Positions in this class differ from those in the next higher class of Planner III in that Planners III carry out major projects in planning with a considerable degree of independence. Positions of Planner II differ from those in the next lower class of Planner I in that Planners I perform professional planning duties at an entry level and training capacity. After one year in this class, incumbents may be eligible for promotion to the next higher class of Planner III.

PLANNER III - Provisional

Under direction, to carry out projects in city, county and regional planning; to conduct research and develop assigned planning and zoning programs involved in the preparation, implementation, and revision of the County general plan; to prepare extensive reports, including statistical data and graphic material; prepare environmental assessments and impact reports and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Features

Planner III's are responsible for carrying out major projects in planning with little technical supervision during the course of a project. They instruct and give work direction to lower-level planners. The work of Planner III's is assigned and reviewed by Senior Planners or Assistant Planning Directors. Positions in this class differ from those in the next lower class of Planner II in that the latter assist Planner III's, carry out less difficult planning projects, and may be assigned full time to zoning work. Planner III's differ from Senior Planners as Senior Planners have continuing responsibility for a major section and programs of the Planning Department and continuing supervision of professional staff.

HOW TO APPLY

This recruitment is for provisional appointments. Please email a PDF of your completed County application (see instructions below) along with your resumé and a writing sample to Angelica.Gonzalez@acgov.org and Rodrigo.Orduna@acgov.org.

Completion of the County application is required.
Submit a writing sample you prepared (e.g., a staff report, planning analysis, policy memorandum, or other planning-related document). The information you provide on the application will determine your eligibility to participate in the interview process.
Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. If minimum qualifications are dependent upon education describe educational nexus, as needed.
Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A". (Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate).
Although you may attach a resumé to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resumé" in your work history.

County Online Application Instructions

Go to: Alameda County Human Resource Services Online Application Template.
Click on the "Fill out the Application NOW using the Internet" link at the bottom of the webpage.
Follow the steps below based on your previous County of Alameda application experience
- If you have never completed a County of Alameda application, register as a new user and complete the entire application.
- If you have filled out a County application previously, log in and add your most recent position(s) and update other information as appropriate.
You are required to provide a valid email address. Our staff will contact you via email and without a valid email address, you will not be contacted regarding your application.
Before submitting your application to the County of Alameda, it is your responsibility to ensure accuracy of all information submitted in the application.
Once you've completed the application, print the document as a PDF and email it, along with your resumé and a writing sample to Angelica.Gonzalez@acgov.org and Rodrigo.Orduna@acgov.org.

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