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PLANNER, BEACHES AND HARBORS

Salary

$93,779.04 - $119,695.68 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

I4107S

Department

BEACHES AND HARBORS

Opening Date

12/02/2025

Closing Date

12/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from everyone!

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:

We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 8 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, December 11, 2025, by 5 p.m. (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

I4107S

WHY WORK FOR US?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages nationally. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

The following are the position responsibilities:

Prepares programs, plans, or scopes of work for planning or environmental projects, or construction projects including organizing and facilitating meetings with collaborators; and coordinates the implementation or construction of projects with consultants or contractors, Department staff, and other departments.

Assists in reviewing proposed plans and applications for construction work on private or public facilities at the beaches and in the harbor in order to ensure compliance with local development regulations, Departmental design guidelines, approved plans and specifications, and lease agreements.

Conducts field inspections at County owned or operated coastal properties, to verify compliance with local development regulations, Departmental design guidelines, approved plans and specifications, to investigate reported land use violations, and review and assess the condition of buildings and other structures in order to determine the need for maintenance or repair.

Researches grant opportunities and prepares grant applications by working with Department and County staff, grant partners, and grantors including analyzing information, and creating application content to obtain funding.

Conducts studies and develops programs and projects to address challenges by researching, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending appropriate solutions in order to meet the needs of the Department.

Prepares, reviews, and facilitates permit applications and environmental documentation for projects or programs by gathering, analyzing, and organizing information in order to obtain entitlements.

Prepares reports that include written analysis and technical content by using appropriate software programs, in order to illustrate research findings, project assessments, and environmental issues.

Assists County staff and collaborators by interpreting and explaining planning and environmental processes, regulations, plans, guidelines, and policies, in order to provide excellent customer service.

Prepares and presents information about projects and policies to collaborators and County Staff in order to effectively communicate the activities and goals of the Department.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

Option 1 : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree* in urban planning, environmental studies, park planning, landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering or related field- AND- two years' experience in either:

a) the planning, development, design, or coordination of major building and alteration projects**, or

b) the development and implementation of major urban planning programs***.

Option 2 : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree* -AND- three years' experience in either:

+ the planning, development, design, or coordination of major building and alteration projects**, or

+ the development and implementation of major urban planning programs***.

Important Note: For either option, graduation from an accredited college with Master’s Degree* in urban planning, environmental studies, park planning, landscape architecture, oceanography, architecture, civil engineering, or related field will be accepted for one year of the required experience.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II (Light): This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit. and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information:

No withholds or out of class experience will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing.

* To qualify under either option, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of application or email to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of the last day filing your application. The document should show the degree of specialization and the date when the degree was conferred. The document should also be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

** Major building and alteration projects is defined as projects with a budget of $500K or more such as building construction or renovations, site improvements (e.g., parks, marinas, beaches, etc.), college or university campus construction or renovations, etc.

*** Major urban planning programs may include but are not limited to zoning regulations, land use plans, permitting and entitlements, architectural and urban design guidelines, environmental and sustainability programs, etc. for urban areas of 10,000 residents or more.

Desirable Qualifications :

+ Additional experience beyond the requirements

+ Experience with project management principles and practices

+ Experience with grant processes

+ Experience with office computing and specialized software

+ Professional Certifications and/or Credentials

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

PART I: This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, and education you list on the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth25%of your total score and assess:

+ Professional/Technical Knowledge

+ Professional Certification

+ Additional Experience

+ Office Computing and Specialized Computer Software

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% on Part I in order to advance to Part II.

Part II: This assessment type is called an Oral Interview. This part of the assessment is worth 75%of your total score and assess:

+ Professional/Technical Knowledge

+ Active Listening

+ Adaptability/Flexibility

+ Attention to Detail

+ Coordination

+ Critical Thinking

+ Customer Service

+ Data Analysis

+ Dependability

+ Integrity/Ethics

+ Interpersonal

+ Leadership

+ Oral Communication

+ Originality

+ Planning

+ Problem Solving

+ Prioritization

+ Public Speaking

+ Reading Plans

+ Time Management

A minimum score of 70% on each weighted portion of the exam is required to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Your score will be valid for six (6) months from the date of your assessment results notice.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting list will be used to fill positions with the Department of Beaches & harbors located in Marina del Rey.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: M ay be scheduled to workdays, nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on operational needs.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

+ We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply " green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

+ Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

+ We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation to the exam analyst.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: Allapplicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Beaches and Harbors is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Whitney Marshall

Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7809

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone: (424) 526-7810

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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General Information:This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your training and experience related that would facilitate your ability to perform the duties of the Planner, Beaches and Harbors position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. Part I of the assessment will evaluate the following competencies Professional/Technical Knowledge, Office Computing & specialized computer software.

Instructions for Completion:

Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.

You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. Vague or incomplete entries will not be awarded credit. Responding with "see resume", "see above", "see attached", or other similar statements will not be counted as a response and will result in zero points being awarded. If you do not have experience related to a question, please type "N/A" in the comment box.

Certification Statement:

By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my employers to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.

Furthermore,I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.

Lastly, the information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make or any incomplete or vague responses you provide in completing these questions may result in a zero score for that area even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

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Requirements to Qualify:

Please describe experience in the planning, development, design or coordination of major building and alteration projects.

Please describe your professional experience related to major building and alteration projects with a budget of $500k or more such as building construction or renovations, site improvements (e.g., parks, marinas, beaches, etc.), college or university campus construction or renovations, etc. Your response must include all of the following:

Job Title:

Employer/Company Name:

Dates of Employment (MM/DD/YYYY – MM/DD/YYYY):

Project Name and Budget:

Detailed description of your experience in this area:

If you do not have experience in this area type N/A.

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Requirements to Qualify:

Please describe your experience in the development and implementation of major urban planning programs.

Please describe your professional experience related to major urban planning programs including zoning regulations, land use plans, permitting and entitlements, architectural and urban design guidelines, environmental and sustainability programs, etc. for urban areas of 10,000 residents or more. Your response must include all of the following:

Job Title:

Employer/Company Name:

Dates of Employment (MM/DD/YYYY – MM/DD/YYYY):

Name of Program and Number of Residents:

Detailed description of your experience in this area:

If you do not have experience in this area type N/A.

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Requirements to Qualify:

Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

+ Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree.

+ No, I do not possess a bachelor's degree.

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Requirements to Qualify:

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields below?

+ Urban Planning.

+ Environmental Studies.

+ Park Planning.

+ Landscape Architecture.

+ Architecture.

+ Civil Engineering.

+ A related field.

+ None of the above.

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Requirements to Qualify:

Do you possess a master's degree in urban planning, environmental studies, park planning, landscape architecture, oceanography, architecture, civil engineering or related field?

+ Yes, I possess a master's degree in one of the above fields.

+ No, I do not possess a master's degree in one of the above fields.

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Requirements to Qualify:

To qualify under either option, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of application or email to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of the last day of filing your application. The document should show the degree of specialization and the date when the degree was conferred. The document should also be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf

+ I have attached my degree(s).

+ I have sent my degree(s) via email.

+ I do not have any degree(s) to attach or email.

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Desirable Qualification: Project Management

Please describe your professional experience with project management principles and practices (e.g., determining project scope, determining and monitoring project budgets, determining and monitoring project timelines, identifying and working with contractors, etc.). Your response must include all the following for each knowledge area:

Job Title:

Company Name:

Your Dates of Employment (MM/DD/YYYY – MM/DD/YYYY):

Detailed description of your experience (e.g., project example, your responsibilities/role for that project, how the principle and/or practice was applied, etc.).:

If you do not have experience in this area type N/A.

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Desirable Qualification: Grant Processes

Please describe your professional experience with grant processes (e.g., identifying funding opportunities, developing and submitting applications, developing and submitting reports that track grant funded projects, collecting approved grant funds, etc.). Your response must include all the following for each knowledge area:

Job Title:

Company Name:

Your Dates of Employment (MM/DD/YYYY – MM/DD/YYYY):

Detailed description of your experience (e.g., project example, your responsibilities/role for that project, how the principle and/or practice was applied, etc.).:

If you do not have experience in this area type N/A.

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Desirable Qualification: Office Computing and Specialized Computer Software

Check all applicable boxes below that include computer software programs that you have experience utilizing at a proficient level.

+ a. Microsoft Word (create documents such as reports, memo, etc.).

+ b. Microsoft Excel (create, update, and analyze data on a spreadsheet using basic formulas).

+ c. Microsoft PowerPoint (create presentations using templates, audio clips, images, etc.).

+ d. Microsoft Outlook (send and receive email, schedule meetings, etc).

+ e. GIS Software (build data from scratch, create a geo database, create interactive maps, etc.).

+ f. Graphic Design Software (creating illustrations, diagrams, information sheets, design concepts, etc.).

+ g. None of the above

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Desirable Qualification: Office Computing and Specialized Computer Software

Please describe a specific project you worked on for each of the computer software programs you checked in the previous question. Your response must include all the following for each software program:

Computer Program Name (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, GIS, or Graphic Design Software):

Description of the Project:

Description of how the Computer Program was utilized (e.g., features used, your contribution, etc.).:

If you do not have experience in this area type N/A.

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Desirable Qualification: Professional Certification:

Please select all applicable boxes below regarding professional certifications that you have obtained.

Note to get credit for your certifications they must be attached to your application or emailed [email protected] 7 calendar days of the last day of filing your application. The document(s) must clearly show your name, the title of the training/certification/license or degree, the date of completion, and the expiration date (if applicable). We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

+ a. Project Management Certification

+ b. Construction Project Management Certification

+ c. Sustainability Certification

+ d. SITES Credential

+ e. LEED (Leadership, Energy, Efficiency, and Design) Credential

+ f. Professional Certification for Planners (American Planning Association)

+ g. Grant Writing and Administration Certifications

+ h. None of the above

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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