SALARY: $6,266 - $7,590/mo. FILING DEADLINE: RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIMETHE POSITION Incumbents compile, analyze, and interpret data related to the more complex social, economic, population, and land use trends; prepares written reports on the most complex planning matters and elements of the General Plan; and provide lead direction and training to assigned staff. Planner III is the advanced working class of the professional planning series.Four vacancies currently exist, four in the Planning and Development Department: two in Long Range Planning and two in Current Planning. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.THE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, geography or related field; AND three (3) years of experience equivalent to a professional planner within a planning agency. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, you must attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.Experience in land use entitlement processing, community engagement, long range planning experience, and preparation of CEQA documents is preferred.Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class "C" California Driver's License or equivalent is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.THE SELECTION PROCESS The examination process may consist of the following:APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited for an oral examination. The selection will be based upon those applications and resumes which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.ORAL EXAMINATION (100%)- A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination which may evaluate each candidate's knowledge of planning research, leadership skills, technical writing, urban design and drafting techniques, standard terminology used in urban planning, maintaining effective working relationships, or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Planner III.The Oral Examination date is the week of: to be determined.Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible listBENEFITS: UNIT 13 Classification - City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal ye r for exempt employees. (){style="font-family:Calibri,sa"}