Planning Technician

The Community Development Department is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to join their team as a Planning Technician.   The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented individual with a strong commitment to our agency and knowledge of the review, processing, and issuance of a variety of development permits.  

This position will primarily assist the public with inquiries regarding permits, rules, policies and zoning regulations.  If you have excellent customer service skills, enjoy building community relationships and are motivated by supporting and contributing to a great team, we invite your application!

Under general supervision, answers questions from the public, receives and reviews plans and applications for completeness; performs a variety of tasks in the gathering, analyzing and summarizing data required by City Planners; performs related duties as required.

The Planning Technician works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a wide variety of sub-professional planning duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. The Planning Technician performs development and construction plan review, office, and field work which require the application of general knowledge of municipal planning projects and limited professional planning tasks as a trainee.

Some of the typical duties of the Planning Technician include but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists and advises the public in the preparation and filing of applications for zoning changes, variance permits, tentative tract and parcel map approval, site plan and design review, residential development use permits, and other requests for services.  
• Reviews applications for completeness and accuracy; analyzes requests to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; writes recommendations for project approval.  
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of staff reports and agenda packets; provides assistance and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, and/or any other Community Development-related boards and commissions as requested.  
• Deals tactfully and courteously with the public and coworkers at the counter or over the phone, responding to inquiries and answering routine questions concerning zoning, land use, the general plan, and current projects.
• Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), prepares or updates maps relating to the planning process, including zoning and general plan maps, vicinity maps, and others required by special circumstances; prepares maps and drawings according to specified scales using a variety of drafting equipment or computers.   
• Prepares various maps, charts, graphs, and power point presentations; uses equipment and software necessary for proper presentation.  
• Performs land use field surveys and project site analysis; tabulates and maps results; inputs data to computer.  
• Maintains control over departmental files, exhibits, and records.  

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at www.cityofglendora.org or contact the Human Resources Division.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a high school graduation or equivalent, supplemented by college level courses in drafting or planning work with two years of experience in architectural drafting, providing technical support on zoning and plan checking and/or environmental issues.  An Associate’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skill Levels:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning; related state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; the California Environmental Quality Act; Subdivision Map Act; site planning and architectural review; building and engineering principals; ability to read plans and maps including grading plans; and effective writing and verbal skills. 

Special Requirements:

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.  Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and computer-based permit issuance and tracking systems is desirable.  Ability to attend evening meetings for Planning and other Commissions or committees is required.

OPEN DATE: March 6, 2025

CLOSING DATE: March 23, 2025 at 11:59pm

Salary : $53,851 - $65,457