About Marin
Marin County, California, is a picturesque community located in the Northern Bay Areas across from San Francisco and adjacent to Napa and Sonoma Counties. Marin is known for its combination of rural and suburban lifestyles, excellent schools, entertainment and recreational activities, and its mild, year-round climate. Outdoor activities are plentiful with access to the bay, the ocean, hiking and biking trails, vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, wildlife viewing, agritourism, and the Muir Wood National Monument. Given it's natural beauty and high quality of life, it is no surprise that over 260,000 engaged residents call Marin County home.
Marin County is a General Law County governed by five members of the Board of Supervisors. The County has approximately 2300 positions allocated between its 22 agencies and has an operating budget of approximately $716 million (FY 22/23). The majority of the workforce is represented by nine labor unions and covered under 12 collective bargaining agreements. The Board's priorities for the future include: (1) investing in County infrastructure, (2) preserving affordable housing and housing first, (3) addressing climate change, (4) improving disaster preparedness, and (5) prioritizing racial equity.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values help to maintain and enhance public trust and help achieve high quality service outcomes. The County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce and the dedication of its residents to succeed.
Description
ABOUT US:
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Within the Community Development Agency, the Program Coordinator in the Planning Division will work under the direction of a Principal Planner to coordinate the daily operations of one or more planning-related programs that assist the County in achieving its Countywide Plan goals and State mandates. Potential programs will include implementation and coordination of the new Short Term Rental program and could include other planning programs. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that program goals and objectives are met in accordance with established policies, timeframes, and funding and/or fee limitations. Further, the Program Coordinator will interact with the public on a regular basis, will be responsible for implementing good customer service practices, and may also conduct public outreach and education around the programs. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will also manage data collection, evaluation, and reporting on the programs.
ABOUT YOU:
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The ideal candidate will understand the principles of program planning, reporting, and evaluation, as well as the capacity to interpret the policies and procedures related to the program(s). The candidate will be familiar with Microsoft suite and other software applications for the range of responsibilities related to coordinating programs, managing data collection, and reporting on programs. The candidate must value providing a high level of service and working in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional customer service skills, and be able to effectively communicate and explain program requirements and concepts to a diverse client population.
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