Planning Technician

Salary : $25.48 - $28.96 Hourly

Location : City of St. Cloud, FL

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Department : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Join Our Team as a Planning Technician - Build St. Cloud's Future

The City of St. Cloud is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Technician to support responsible growth and development within our community. In this technical role, you will play a vital part in reviewing development applications, contributing to code and policy updates, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize land use and infrastructure planning.

This position carries significant responsibility and requires sound judgment, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting the Planning and Zoning Manager. Your work will directly impact the growth and development of St. Cloud as a vibrant and well-planned city.

We're looking for someone who exemplifies our city's core values :

• Accountability : Taking responsibility for your work and delivering quality results.
• Innovation : Finding creative solutions to planning and development challenges.
• Empowerment : Taking initiative and contributing meaningfully to projects.
• Ownership : Taking pride in shaping a dynamic and thriving community.

If you are ready to contribute your technical expertise to a forward-thinking and community-focused team, we want to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future of St. Cloud.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by either an Associates Degree or three (3) years of relevant technical experience in local government, clerical or administrative support; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, public administration, geography, or other closely related field preferred.

Possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida state Driver's License with an approved driving history.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) is preferred with proficiency in both written and verbal communication.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

General Knowledge and Skills :

Principles, practices and trends of public planning; Statistical research methods as applied to the collection and tabulation of data affecting public planning; Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing planning in the State of Florida; Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency in productivity applications.

Abilities :

Collect, analyze and compile, organize and present technical statistical and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research; Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations and ordinances; Prepare concise written and oral reports; Participate in planning presentations before Committees / Boards / Councils; Provide services to the public in a courteous and effective manner; Participate cooperatively and effectively as a contributing team member; prepare rough charts, maps and other graphic illustrations; Apply laws and ordinances and conduct field investigations as may be required; Produce acceptable work within a reasonable timeframe; Input, retrieve and analyze data utilizing a computer.

Physical Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran's preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.

City of St. Cloud Benefits Package

We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.

We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.

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