What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Technician position at City of Dublin?
Dublin seeks a highly-organized, initiative-driven person to be an initial point of contact with all development proposals coming to the City. Do you relish being part of the action? Do you naturally bring people and activities together? Do you bring order to your work environment? If so, then Dublin may be the place for you.
Primary FocusPerforms an essential variety of technical support tasks for Community Development and Planning, with the primary focus on project intake, project closure, and assisting customers with electronic applications. Manages and organizes the intake, processing, flow, and tracking of development applications to ensure timely and organized processing. Ensures application submittals are complete and meet all preliminary code requirements. Assists with the review, inspection, and issuance of Certificates of Zoning Plan Approval and Zoning Compliance Letters. Works with an interdisciplinary team for process improvement and efficiency.
Given the nature of this classification’s duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Manages and organizes the intake, processing, flow, and tracking of development applications; ensures application submittals are complete and meet all preliminary code requirements.
Accepts, records and processes fees.
Responds with a high level of customer service to inquiries from the general public, other City Departments, and public agencies regarding development application-related matters.
Consults with vendor technical support to assess and implement best practices and improvements for the online application system. Able to represent the division’s goals, problems, and expectations accurately and timely.
Reviews and manages Certificate of Zoning Plan Approvals and Zoning Compliance Letters; oversees intake, processing, review, and tracking of all certificates and letters.
Inspects approved Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval projects.
Organizes and maintains the temporary sign permit database.
Assists Current Planning staff with the review and evaluation of planning cases (e.g. Minor Subdivisions, Minor Modifications, Administrative Approvals, etc.).
Assists Long Range Planning staff with mapping and document creation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Associate’s Degree in City Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Landscape Design, Real Estate, or other relevant field (Bachelor’s Degree in City Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geographic Information Systems, Landscape Design, Real Estate, or other relevant field preferred) and some relevant paraprofessional experience (planning, architecture, civil engineering, construction management, geographic information systems, landscaping, real estate, or other relevant experience preferred), or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of mathematical calculations involving percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Working knowledge of basic Microsoft office products, Windows, and use of GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS Desktop) to view, query and edit GIS data.
Knowledge of Planning principles and practices preferred.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply necessary planning, zoning, and subdivision standards, policies, procedures, specifications, and City codes and ordinances.
Ability to perform administrative tasks such as permit and case possessing.
Physical Requirements
Ability to use computer terminals for sustained input and processing.
Ability to endure a variety of climatic and temperature conditions, sometimes in active construction sites and hazardous areas and conditions, often in areas of moving traffic.
Ability to move about the inside of an office space to access file cabinets and office equipment.
Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a copier, fax machine, mobile device, shredder, scanner, etc.
Must be able to remain in stationary position at workstation throughout scheduled workday.
Ability to exchange information with co-workers and citizens through use of email system, the telephone, and in-person interactions.
Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. with the help of equipment/devices, on an infrequent basis.
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Other Requirements
Demonstration of the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service.
Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.
Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.
Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules and regulations and City safety policies/procedures.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people-up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
Technical Learning: Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge – like internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.
Written Communications: Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Salary : $51,600 - $75,700
