PLANNER I
Online exam window tentatively scheduled for August 24-25, 2026. Interviews tentatively scheduled for September 10, 2026.
About the role
Incumbents perform a wide variety of professional planning assignments involving compiling, researching, analyzing, and evaluating data related to social, housing and community development, transportation, economic, population, environmental, resource management, and land use trends.
The Fresno County Department of Public Works & Planning is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Responsibilities
Samples of duties:
- Review and click the provided link for detailed responsibilities.
Requirements
Applicants must qualify under one of the following options:
- Option 1 – Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university in Urban or Regional Planning, Engineering, Geography, Architecture, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- Option 2 – Experience: Four years of full-time, technical paid work experience in planning, transportation, housing and community development, development services, code enforcement, or resource management.
Additional requirement:
- Possession of a valid Class “C” driver's license or equivalent.
Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Review the provided link for detailed qualifications.
Schedule
- Tentative exam dates: August 24-25, 2026
- Tentative interview dates: September 10, 2026
The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanent positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointments may transition to permanent positions later as authorized by Fresno County Personnel Rules.
Reasonable Accommodations
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity. This includes roles requiring light physical effort, such as lifting small objects, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities may request accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process by contacting Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.