What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Technician position at City of Stanton, CA?
Salary : $58,580.00 - $74,764.00 Annually
Location : Stanton, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-0004
Department : Community & Economic Development
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
Apply by February 20, 2025
The City of Stanton is looking for a Permit Technician with the following characteristics :
- An upbeat attitude
- A passion for producing outstanding quality of work
- A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor
- A genuine interest in supporting the staff
WORK SCHEDULE : 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION : The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of routine activities in the field of current planning, with the primary responsibility of providing assistance to the general public on planning, zoning, and environmental requirements. This position also assists in the review of development and land use applications for zoning compliance; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; provides staff assistance to the professional planners and the Community and Economic Development Director, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities :
Qualification Guidelines
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
ABILITIES / SKILLS
EXPERIENCE / TRAINING / EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
LICENSE / CERTIFICATE
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE :
An official City of Stanton on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to oral interview and / or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.
Once an employment offer has been made, all candidates will participate in a confidential background investigation, have their fingerprints reviewed by the Department of Justice and be required to take a pre-employment medical exam which may include a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
The City of Stanton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Below is a list of key benefits offered to employees of the City of Stanton and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.
Salary Range : Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through F step. Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.
Retirement : Provided through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employee pays member contribution.
Vacation : Earned at the rate of 96 hours for the first five (5) years of service. Additional vacation may be earned by employees after five (5) years of service.
Sick Leave : Accumulated on the basis of eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accumulation of two hundred and fifty (250).
Holidays : An average of ten (11) holidays per year, plus ten (10) hours floating holiday per year.
Medical Insurance : Several plans available with City contribution toward premium costs.
Dental Insurance : Two (2) plans are available with City contribution toward premium costs.
Vision Insurance : One (1) plan is available with City contribution toward premium costs.
Life Insurance : City paid life insurance ($50,000)
Disability Insurance : City paid Short and Long Term Disability plans
Employee Assistance Program : Available to all City employees and their immediate families.
Deferred Compensation Plan : The City offers one (1) plan administered by MissionSquare Retirement. This is a voluntary benefit with no City contribution.
Work Schedule : 4 / 10 or alternative work schedule depending upon the work location.
Holiday Closure : December 24 - December 31
Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. Resumes and other document attachments will not be considered in lieu of a complete application and may not be used in determining your qualifications for this position. Additionally, the City communicates with candidates regarding their recruitment status via e-mail. You are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address that you access regularly and checking your spam folder. You are also highly encouraged to sign up for text alerts. Please acknowledge that you understand and agree to these statements in order to be considered for this position. Do you understand and agree?
Which best describes your level of education?
How many years of experience do you have in a public or private planning agency performing technical planning tasks?
Please describe your experience in providing customer service.
Do you possess experience or training in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)
Briefly describe the type of technical planning work you have completed, if any.
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Salary : $58,580 - $74,764
