Environmental Planner III - Facilities Management
Apply NowCompany: Riverside County, CA
Location: Riverside, CA 92503
Description:
Salary : $76,991.24 - $96,272.78 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-74805-01
Department: Facilities Management
Division: FM-Maintenance Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Department of Facilities Management is seeking an Environmental Planner III to join the Maintenance Services Division in Riverside, CA.
Under general supervision, the Environmental Planner III will be responsible for environmental planning and compliance in one or more areas, including facilitating environmental clearance processes for projects, providing regulatory guidance and oversight for existing and planned County facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseeing the completion of any required remedial actions for County facilities and equipment, supporting environmental permitting, and performing other related duties as needed.
Competitive candidates will possess the following qualifications:
Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Receives proposed project descriptions for capital projects, applications for zoning changes, conditional uses, variances, plot plan approvals, or subdivision approvals and reviews for consistency with the general plan, compliance with local ordinances and regional and state requirements, and extent of environmental impact.
Contacts various public agencies to gather information pertinent to specific cases, transportation or environmental studies.
Meets with consultants or developers to advise them on requirements applicable to proposed projects and to assist in developing plans to meet these requirements.
Makes field trips to property sites and surrounding areas to gather facts; takes photographs of significant community/natural resource features; plans and coordinates with delineators on the preparation of maps, graphs, and other visual displays.
Analyzes collected case or project data and formulates recommendations; prepares master environmental assessments and environmental impact reports.
Develops and manages the feasibility, definition, scope, design, development, and implementation of the strategic approach to project environmental compliance/clearances.
Conducts planning studies of human, physical, natural, economic and/or governmental resources for the general plan, regional plans, area plans, highway plan or operating work plan.
Works with staff of regional and state agencies to exchange or clarify information used in developing regional plans; analyzes existing plans and identifies deficiencies in policy or legal authority and defines areas for policy consideration and decision.
Drafts parts of developmental policy guidelines or assigned sections of the capital improvement programs, highway or transportation plans, for review and consolidation by supervisor.
Prepares drafts of reports for incorporation into capital improvement programs; prepares written staff or project reports; assists with the preparation of Requests for Proposal/Qualifications for environmental services; and reviews consultant proposals/scope of work, budget and schedule.
Reviews CEQA and/or NEPA technical studies and documents; prepares and manages CEQA notices of exemption for routing maintenance, small construction/expansion/improvement and emergency repair projects; ensures implementation of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs.
Performs administrative duties; tracks sub-consultant invoices/purchase orders and public review periods and other critical milestones associated with the CEQA process; maintains electronic and office project files and Environmental Unit website.
Makes oral presentations of information and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or other County departments.
Collects raw or previously compiled data from a variety of information sources for use in making long range projections for studies; analyzes the validity and comparability of data.
Applies statistical formulas in the analysis of demographic, economic, environmental, and other data; provides data as requested for various planning studies and programs.
Answers public inquiries regarding ordinances, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing land use or transportation planning development.
May serve as team leader on individual projects or cases; may assist in preparing drafts of new department policies and procedures and in reviewing existing policies and procedures for revision or amendment or implementation.
May assist in the analysis of proposed or adopted legislation to determine the potential or actual impact on department operations.
May present recommendations on cases to the Board of Supervisors; may assist in training other professional environmental planners; may use computers to assist in any of the above applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree, preferably with major coursework in environmental planning, engineering, urban planning, environmental sciences, public administration, construction management or a closely related field.
Experience: Five years of professional environmental planning, construction management, land use planning, and/or transportation planning experience which must have included performing one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; zoning; land division; information services; urban renewal; planning administration, environmental planning or transportation planning. (A master's degree in planning or transportation planning may be substituted for one year of the required experience. A master's degree in public administration, urban geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, or a closely related field may be substituted for six months of the required experience. No more than one master's degree may be used to substitute for the required experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and procedures applicable to environmental, land use or transportation planning activities; the physical, social, environmental, and economic implications of land use or transportation planning; local, state, and federal legislation governing land use development and transportation planning activities; CEQA, ESA, NPDES, CWA compliance and other environmental regulatory processes; the organizational structure and jurisdiction of governmental agencies involved in the planning process and their interrelationship, responsibilities and functions; knowledge of the methods involved in designing research studies and identifying and utilizing data sources; knowledge of mandated general plan elements and factors that must be considered in evaluating proposals for consistency with these elements.
Ability to: Plan and carry out work independently; organize and conduct research, collect, and analyze data, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach logical conclusions, and formulate consistent recommendations; compose clear and thorough study and project reports and recommendations; clearly and persuasively make oral presentations of study findings and recommendations to a variety of public groups and governmental bodies; work effectively with the general public and community and governmental board and commissions; interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to planning projects and cases.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Driving throughout the County to visit various project sites and attend meetings.
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitmentContact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBEAIRD@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01
Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:
02
Are you a current regular or temporary County of Riverside employee?
03
Are you a current regular or temporary County of Riverside employee with the Department of Facilities Management?
04
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
05
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in environmental planning, engineering, urban planning, environmental sciences, public administration, construction management or a closely related field?
06
How many years of professional environmental planning, construction management, land use planning, and/or transportation planning experience do you have which must have included performing one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; zoning; land division; information services; urban renewal; planning administration, environmental planning or transportation planning? (Include details on your resume/application)
07
How many years of professional experience do you have in environmental planning and/or regulatory compliance? (Include details on your resume/application)
08
How would you rate your knowledge of environmental and land-use regulations (CEQA, NPDES, etc.) at the County, State, and Federal levels? (Include details on your resume/application)
09
What is your level of experience applying environmental planning principles and public administration in a professional setting? (Include details on your resume/application)
10
How familiar are you with planning and engineering principles relevant to project development? (Include details on your resume/application)
11
Which best describes your educational or practical foundation in the physical and life sciences? (Include details on your resume/application)
12
How comfortable are you with reading/interpreting environmental regulations and offering recommendations? (Include details on your resume/application)
Required Question
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-74805-01
Department: Facilities Management
Division: FM-Maintenance Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Department of Facilities Management is seeking an Environmental Planner III to join the Maintenance Services Division in Riverside, CA.
Under general supervision, the Environmental Planner III will be responsible for environmental planning and compliance in one or more areas, including facilitating environmental clearance processes for projects, providing regulatory guidance and oversight for existing and planned County facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseeing the completion of any required remedial actions for County facilities and equipment, supporting environmental permitting, and performing other related duties as needed.
Competitive candidates will possess the following qualifications:
- Five years of professional experience in environmental planning and/or regulatory compliance.
- Strong knowledge of County, State, and Federal environmental and land-use regulations, with special emphasis on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and compliance practices related to equipment.
- In-depth understanding of environmental planning principles and public administration.
- Familiarity with planning and engineering principles relevant to project development.
- A solid foundation in the physical and life sciences.
- Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations, offering recommendations that balance competing interests effectively.
- Strong capacity to analyze complex information and provide clear oral and written recommendations tailored to diverse audiences, based on their level of understanding and expertise.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Basic knowledge of public relations techniques.
Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Receives proposed project descriptions for capital projects, applications for zoning changes, conditional uses, variances, plot plan approvals, or subdivision approvals and reviews for consistency with the general plan, compliance with local ordinances and regional and state requirements, and extent of environmental impact.
Contacts various public agencies to gather information pertinent to specific cases, transportation or environmental studies.
Meets with consultants or developers to advise them on requirements applicable to proposed projects and to assist in developing plans to meet these requirements.
Makes field trips to property sites and surrounding areas to gather facts; takes photographs of significant community/natural resource features; plans and coordinates with delineators on the preparation of maps, graphs, and other visual displays.
Analyzes collected case or project data and formulates recommendations; prepares master environmental assessments and environmental impact reports.
Develops and manages the feasibility, definition, scope, design, development, and implementation of the strategic approach to project environmental compliance/clearances.
Conducts planning studies of human, physical, natural, economic and/or governmental resources for the general plan, regional plans, area plans, highway plan or operating work plan.
Works with staff of regional and state agencies to exchange or clarify information used in developing regional plans; analyzes existing plans and identifies deficiencies in policy or legal authority and defines areas for policy consideration and decision.
Drafts parts of developmental policy guidelines or assigned sections of the capital improvement programs, highway or transportation plans, for review and consolidation by supervisor.
Prepares drafts of reports for incorporation into capital improvement programs; prepares written staff or project reports; assists with the preparation of Requests for Proposal/Qualifications for environmental services; and reviews consultant proposals/scope of work, budget and schedule.
Reviews CEQA and/or NEPA technical studies and documents; prepares and manages CEQA notices of exemption for routing maintenance, small construction/expansion/improvement and emergency repair projects; ensures implementation of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs.
Performs administrative duties; tracks sub-consultant invoices/purchase orders and public review periods and other critical milestones associated with the CEQA process; maintains electronic and office project files and Environmental Unit website.
Makes oral presentations of information and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or other County departments.
Collects raw or previously compiled data from a variety of information sources for use in making long range projections for studies; analyzes the validity and comparability of data.
Applies statistical formulas in the analysis of demographic, economic, environmental, and other data; provides data as requested for various planning studies and programs.
Answers public inquiries regarding ordinances, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing land use or transportation planning development.
May serve as team leader on individual projects or cases; may assist in preparing drafts of new department policies and procedures and in reviewing existing policies and procedures for revision or amendment or implementation.
May assist in the analysis of proposed or adopted legislation to determine the potential or actual impact on department operations.
May present recommendations on cases to the Board of Supervisors; may assist in training other professional environmental planners; may use computers to assist in any of the above applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree, preferably with major coursework in environmental planning, engineering, urban planning, environmental sciences, public administration, construction management or a closely related field.
Experience: Five years of professional environmental planning, construction management, land use planning, and/or transportation planning experience which must have included performing one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; zoning; land division; information services; urban renewal; planning administration, environmental planning or transportation planning. (A master's degree in planning or transportation planning may be substituted for one year of the required experience. A master's degree in public administration, urban geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, or a closely related field may be substituted for six months of the required experience. No more than one master's degree may be used to substitute for the required experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and procedures applicable to environmental, land use or transportation planning activities; the physical, social, environmental, and economic implications of land use or transportation planning; local, state, and federal legislation governing land use development and transportation planning activities; CEQA, ESA, NPDES, CWA compliance and other environmental regulatory processes; the organizational structure and jurisdiction of governmental agencies involved in the planning process and their interrelationship, responsibilities and functions; knowledge of the methods involved in designing research studies and identifying and utilizing data sources; knowledge of mandated general plan elements and factors that must be considered in evaluating proposals for consistency with these elements.
Ability to: Plan and carry out work independently; organize and conduct research, collect, and analyze data, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach logical conclusions, and formulate consistent recommendations; compose clear and thorough study and project reports and recommendations; clearly and persuasively make oral presentations of study findings and recommendations to a variety of public groups and governmental bodies; work effectively with the general public and community and governmental board and commissions; interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to planning projects and cases.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Driving throughout the County to visit various project sites and attend meetings.
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitmentContact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBEAIRD@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01
Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:
- I have a valid California driver's license.
- I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
- I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
- I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.
02
Are you a current regular or temporary County of Riverside employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a current regular or temporary County of Riverside employee with the Department of Facilities Management?
- Yes
- No
04
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
- Yes
- No
05
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in environmental planning, engineering, urban planning, environmental sciences, public administration, construction management or a closely related field?
- None of these
- I have my Associates degree
- I have my Bachelors degree
- I have my Masters degree
- I have my Doctorate degree
06
How many years of professional environmental planning, construction management, land use planning, and/or transportation planning experience do you have which must have included performing one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; zoning; land division; information services; urban renewal; planning administration, environmental planning or transportation planning? (Include details on your resume/application)
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2
- 2 years or more, but less than 3
- 3 years or more, but less than 4
- 4 years or more, but less than 5
- 5 years or more, but less than 6
- 6 years or more
07
How many years of professional experience do you have in environmental planning and/or regulatory compliance? (Include details on your resume/application)
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2
- 2 years or more, but less than 3
- 3 years or more, but less than 4
- 4 years or more, but less than 5
- 5 years or more, but less than 6
- 6 years or more
08
How would you rate your knowledge of environmental and land-use regulations (CEQA, NPDES, etc.) at the County, State, and Federal levels? (Include details on your resume/application)
- No experience
- Basic familiarity
- Moderate understanding; some hands-on experience
- Strong working knowledge; regularly apply them in my work
- Expert-level knowledge; I train or advise others on these topics
09
What is your level of experience applying environmental planning principles and public administration in a professional setting? (Include details on your resume/application)
- No experience
- Limited experience, academic exposure only
- Some experience in a support role
- Regularly apply both in my current role
- Extensive experience leading efforts involving both areas
10
How familiar are you with planning and engineering principles relevant to project development? (Include details on your resume/application)
- Not familiar
- Basic understanding
- Moderate familiarity; some involvement in project development
- Strong understanding; regularly work with these principles
- Deep expertise; lead or coordinate project development efforts
11
Which best describes your educational or practical foundation in the physical and life sciences? (Include details on your resume/application)
- No formal education or experience
- Some coursework or exposure
- Related degree or regular application in my work
- Strong academic and professional foundation in both fields
- Advanced degree or extensive experience in both disciplines
12
How comfortable are you with reading/interpreting environmental regulations and offering recommendations? (Include details on your resume/application)
- Not comfortable
- Somewhat comfortable; need guidance
- Comfortable; have done this occasionally
- Very comfortable; frequently interpret and advise
- Expert; regularly resolve competing interests through recommendations
Required Question