Sheriff's Cannabis Compliance Unit, Senior Planner Job at County of San Luis Obispo

County of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA

About the Position

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until the position is filled.

This position will be part of the Sheriff’s Office new Cannabis Compliance Team. As part of the Cannabis compliance team the Senior Planner will assist public and code enforcement in interpreting planning and environmental regulations and policies. In addition, the Senior Planner will collect and summarize planning and environmental data, including the provision of specialized assistance related to environmental issues. The Senior Planner will also act as a liaison between the Cannabis Compliance Unit and Planning and Building.

The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited institution with either a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, natural resources management, environmental, physical or life science, or a closely related field. (Para-professional or higher level job related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

AND


Four years of professional level experience in urban and regional planning and environmental review/analysis or environmental impact assessment work which requires a state approved specialized professional license or certification.


Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

How to Apply

This is a "continuous" recruitment, however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

Supplemental Information

Background Investigation :
To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:
  • Any felony conviction
  • Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
  • Poor employment history
  • Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
  • Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
  • Use of Marijuana within the past two years
  • Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
  • Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
  • Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
  • Any crime committed against a child
  • Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
  • Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Employees
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program?

Veterans
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veterans preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.


Our Community
Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, approximately 280,000 people call San Luis Obispo County home.

San Luis Obispo County's natural beauty includes beaches, lakes, mountains, wetlands, and oak- studded hills. It's home to California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta Community College, Hearst Castle, two historical missions, and a commercial airport. A Mediterranean climate keeps San Luis Obispo at an average daytime high of 70ºF with usual lows in the 40s. Varied and growing industries form its stable economy.

Residents rejuvenate themselves by enjoying the county's year-round farmers markets, wineries, public trails, and cultural events.

More information about San Luis Obispo County can be found at: http://www.visitsanluisobispocounty.com/.

Compensation
The annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Participation in the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust Retirement Fund
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Section 125 Plans
  • Paid Personal, Sick and Vacation Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Allowance
  • Post Employment Health Plan

Depending on your position, you may be eligible for additional benefits.




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