About the Department

About the Position: Under direct or general supervision performs a variety of technical support functions and paraprofessional work in support of Planning Department staff, the public, and stakeholders.

About the Department: 
The Planning Department serves as the land use information center for the County. The Department functions as a professional staff to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and the Airport Land Use Commission. The Department disseminates information to the public regarding potential development areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and resource development and management.
 
The Department is responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the County General Plan, the County Zoning, and implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Department processes development applications and permit requests for land divisions, use permits, General Plan amendments, zone changes, and variances. It also processes permits and enforces state requirements for the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA). In addition, the Department functions as the Census Data Center for the County and disseminates information regarding population, economic, and housing characteristics and trends.

Position Duties

• Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning programs, requirements, or ordinances, review and stamp plot plans to assure compliance with the General Plan, and Zoning Code
• Assign physical situs addresses to property proposed for development
• Provide general information relating to development and subdivision ordinance requirements
•  Review and process applications submitted to the Planning Department to determine completeness of the information submitted

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Planning Technician I and II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade. College-level coursework or certifications in planning, drafting, construction or related field is highly desirable. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Planning Technician I: One (1) year of experience providing support work or technical assistance in planning office. Experience working in a public agency setting is desirable.

Planning Technician II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Planning Technician I at the County of Tehama. 

License & Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class C driver’s license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.  Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Other Qualifications

 

Benefits

 

NOTE:  THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES. 
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee’s accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

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

 

 

 

Supplemental Questions

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

Have you completed college-level coursework or certifications in planning, drafting, construction or related field?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

03

How many years of experience providing support work or technical assistance in a planning office do you have?

• 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
• N/A

05

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

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

County of Tehama

Department

Planning

Address

444 Oak Street








Red Bluff, California, 96080

Phone

530-527-2200