Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

SALARY

(Steps A-E)

Planner III: $33.59 - $40.83 Hourly/$2,687.20 - $3,266.40 Biweekly

Planner IV: $37.08 - $45.07 Hourly/$2,966.40 - $3,605.60 Biweekly

Position Description: Under direction of the Planning Director, performs a broad range of advanced professional planning functions involving the most controversial and technically complex community planning, zoning and land use matters; assists with technical and administrative matters related to County planning; and provides information to the public regarding department functions and activities. Incumbents assigned to the Planner IV classification may serve as the Planning Director in his / her absence.
Examples of Duties

• Reviews and manages complex special studies and analyses related to planning projects, programs and operations.
• Performs and manages a variety of the more complex and comprehensive planning projects, conducts research and performs data analysis.
• Oversees specialized planning functions, including large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies.
• Provides overall management of all planning, land use, zoning, and environmental review activities.

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Education, Experience & Licenses

Minimum Qualifications:
Planner III

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in planning, public administration, architecture, geography or a related field. Master's degree in a related field is desirable.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in public sector planning experience or related work in urban planning encompassing advanced and/or current planning activities is preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Planner IV

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in planning, public administration, architecture, geography or a related field. A Master's degree is desired.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in public sector planning experience or related work in urban planning encompassing advanced and/or current planning activities, including two (2) years of professional experience as a lead project manager on large scale development projects, which included responsibility for coaching and mentoring lower level staff;
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires possession of a valid California driver's license.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

Recruitment Information
The Department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.

Additionally, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Planner III/IV, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The following MUST be submitted to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter (A resume is not considered a cover letter)
• Resume

For questions about this recruitment, please contact:

Jessica Martinez, Director of Planning

530-527-2200 |

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

How many years of professional experience do you have in public sector planning or related urban planning that encompassed advanced and/or current planning activities?

• No experience to less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years to less than 6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

03

How many years of professional experience have you had as a lead project manager on large scale development projects that included responsibility for coaching and/or mentoring lower staff?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

Do you have public sector experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

06

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question