Senior Planner-Sea Level Rise

JOB At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity. The Office of the County Executive is responsible for implementing the policy direction of the Marin County Board of Supervisors and supporting the effective delivery of public services across 22 departments. The office provides leadership on countywide initiatives, coordinates interdepartmental and cross-jurisdictional programs. Our work includes advancing the Board's strategic priorities, overseeing the County's $865 million budget, and leading cross-cutting efforts in housing, climate, equity, emergency preparedness, homelessness, and more. The County of Marin's Climate Program is a new function within the Office of the County Executive - and part of the broader reorganization approved by the Board of

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

With more than 70 miles of coast and 40 miles of bay shore, Marin County is one of the communities most affected by sea level rise in the Bay Area. Much of our land is low lying and can easily flood. Rising sea levels will affect many parts of life here, including the safety of and access to our schools, businesses, roads, and wastewater treatment plants. The Senior Planner will play a key role in the countywide effort to accelerate climate action and adaptation planning across all County operations in partnership with local municipalities, the community, and with local and regional agencies. The Senior Planner will be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing, updating and implementing planning programs including but not limited to the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP), the Local Coastal Program, the Countywide Plan, Development Code, and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This individual will apply specialized and advanced knowledge of climate change and sea level rise to analyze and interpret land use, environmental, economic and social data, and associated legislation, policies and regulations. They may serve as a technical expert, representing the County in meetings and presentations to community groups, governmental agencies, and the general public. Additionally, the Senior Planner will develop new and innovative methods to engage the County's citizens to best understand their concerns, and prepare and recommend policies, regulations, and programs which address them. The Senior Planner may provide lead direction to more junior staff and/or to contractors. This position works full time on-site in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Civic Center, with flexibility for remote work one day per week.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Alisa Samuel at Alisa.

Samuel@marincounty.gov. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List:

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers:

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.