Planning Technician I/II
County of Ventura Ventura, California, United States
- Location: Ventura, California, United States
- Categories: Engineering, Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 13, 2026
Job Description:
Planning Technician I/II
Description
DescriptionBE PART OF SOMETHING AMAZING
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package:
- General Salary Increase - 3.5% each year for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
- Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
- Bilingual Incentive - Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level Ill).
- Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
- Vacation Accrual - New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
- Vacation Redemption - After 10,400 hours of continuous County service (approximately five (5) years), an employee may elect to “cash in” or redeem up to 120 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
- Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
- Health Plans - Full-time regular employees are provided an annual flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.96 to help offset the cost of medical insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
- Employee only - $463.99 per biweekly pay period
- Employee plus one dependent - $834.32 per biweekly pay period
- Employee plus family - $1,024.11 per biweekly pay period.
- Employee only - $463.99 per biweekly pay period
- Dental and Vision - Dental and Vision insurance is free for all employees enrolled in a County-sponsored dental and/or vision plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
- Pension Plan - Participation in the County’s defined benefit plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
- Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
- Additional Benefits -Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.
VENTURA COUNTY Ventura County is located on California's "Gold Coast," about 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 20 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. Residents enjoy rolling hills and wide ocean views in a nearly perfect Mediterranean climate, with an average annual temperature of 74.2 degrees. The beautiful scenery and pleasant weather, along with a high quality of life, are the main reasons why our residents choose to call Ventura County "home."THE AGENCY
The primary goal of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public through administration and enforcement of County ordinances, Board policy, and state and federal laws regarding land use, and commercial and environmental regulation. RMA includes five divisions: Environmental Health, Planning, Building & Safety, Code Compliance, and Operations/GIS.
RMA recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of our agency to best serve our clients and be representative of the community we serve and is committed to being an active participant in removing barriers to ensure equitable access and opportunities for success. The agency is dedicated to attracting, hiring, developing, retaining and valuing quality employees fully empowered to protect everyone’s health, safety, and the environment, and committed to providing excellent customer service through the efficient, accurate, and consistent application of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.
THE DIVISION
The chief responsibility of the Planning Division is to regulate the use of land and structures within unincorporated areas of the county. Using these regulations and others, the Planning Division issues permits for uses and structures and enforces both permit conditions and maintains consistency with the County's Zoning Ordinances and General Plan. The Division is comprised of eight interdisciplinary teams that work collaboratively to meet the mission of the organization: Planning Programs, Ordinances and Implementation, General Plan Implementation, Area Plans & Resources, Housing & State Mandates, Commercial/Industrial Permits, Residential Permits, and Permit Administration. A GIS Story map with more information about the Planning Division for potential job candidates can be viewed : here
THE POSITION
Under immediate supervision (I) or general supervision (II), the Planning Technician performs various tasks requiring some (I) or working (II) knowledge of applicable ordinances, rules, laws, regulations, instruments, principles, practices, procedures and programs in the Planning Division of the Resource Management Agency; and performs related duties as required.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or a related field and will be a reliable and detail-oriented individual who can identify and solve problems. Strong written and oral communication skills, and excellent customer service skills are required.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: February 12, 2026
CLOSING DATE: March 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
APPROXIMANTE SALARIES:
Resource Management Agency Tech I-Planning: $25.96- $36.25 per hour
Resource Management Agency Tech II-Planning: $27.81 - $38.85 per hour
The Resource Management Agency Technician I/II-Planning are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides general information to the public in response to questions about projects, planning programs, applicable ordinances, policies and procedures.
- Conducts research for special projects in order to assist the professional staff to meet project objectives.
- Prepares written reports, both statistical and narrative, with recommendations for achieving goals.
- Assists with the preparation for and delivery of public presentations to explain and clarify planning decisions.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Resource Management Agency Tech I-Planning: Some experience in land use planning which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform entry level tasks in the Planning Division with immediate supervision.
The required knowledge, skills and abilities also can be obtained by completion of six (6) months or more experience in land use planning.
Resource Management Agency Tech II-Planning: Experience in land use planning which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform journey level tasks in the Planning Division with general supervision.
The required knowledge, skills and abilities also can be obtained by completion of twelve (12) months or more of experience at the RMA Technician I-Planning level or equivalent.
Substitution:
A bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field may be substituted for up to twelve (12) months of experience applicable to level I and II.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver license.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Utilize effective time management and organizational skills
- Collect, interpret and evaluate data
- Prepare clear and concise written reports
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public providing customer service
Some proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or another email application.
DESIRED
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or a related field
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relative to planning and land use.
- Demonstrated public speaking skills.
Some (I), to working (II) knowledge of: principles, practices and techniques to accomplish the work related to urban and regional planning in a public sector environment; federal, state and local laws and regulations and the implementation of them, relative to planning and land use; and map and plan reading including ArcGIS.
Skilled in public speaking.
Some (I) to working (II) ability to: collect, interpret and evaluate data; understand local ordinances; prepare reasonably clear and concise written reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and other employees by providing excellent customer service; take initiative in a work environment to identify process improvement; utilize organizational skills within a fast-paced work environment; utilize time management skills and escalate issues as needed to ensure deadlines are met on time; and make oral presentations to groups.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment with occasional travel to work/job sites required; frequent public contact, sometimes requiring prolonged standing and walking while researching official documents. Also, requires occasional driving, climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing and keyboard entry on common work processing and data base programs.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE
Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
NOTE : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the removal of the application from further consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION- qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or ranked according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%
A job-related Oral Examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent(70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
ELIGIBLE LIST
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of on (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help for this and similar positions only within the Planning Division of the Resource Management Agency. There is currently one (1) regular vacancy.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Daisy Silva by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (805) 654-2479.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
- Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
- Retirement FAQ's
- Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS
Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific