Planning Technician

Apply by February 20, 2025

• 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.

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.

• Provides customer service at the public counter related to planning, zoning, and environmental requirements.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries in person, via telephone and in writing, as appropriate.
• Reviews, processes and issues ministerial permits.
• Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for compliance with zoning and applicable laws and regulations for project proposals.
• Assists in the preparation of agendas, prepares staff reports for routine entitlement projects and attends and assists at a variety of meetings.
• Examines project plans to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepares public notices for public hearings and assembles informational materials for public meetings.
• Conducts site inspections to assess project site status and to ensure project compliance with approved plans.
• Inputs data and maintains manual and computerized records and files.
• Performs duties including typing, filing, copying documents, and record keeping. 
• Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide back-up assistance to the Permit Technician by issuing building permits, responding to inquiries related to building records and regulations, and providing technical information, as necessary

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED          

• Basic principles and practices of urban and regional planning and zoning.
• Basic building construction terminology.
• Basic arithmetic/statistical mathematics and its application to planning work.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.     
• Principles of business letter writing.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment including computer hardware and software necessary for graphic presentation, mapping, and database management.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

ABILITIES/SKILLS

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Interpret planning and zoning codes to the general public; identify and respond to issues and concerns of the public. 
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and codes.
• Conduct routine research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendation. 
• Perform mathematical and planning computations with precision.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Handle multiple concurrent projects and manage priorities and tasks.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding Community Development Department services and activities and related policies and procedures.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff. 

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:

• One year of experience in a public or private planning agency performing technical planning tasks.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, architecture, public administration, environmental studies, or a related field.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment requiring prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, dragging and lifting office items weighing 25 lbs.
• Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment.
• Willingness to work variable hours including weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to hear and convey detailed or important instructions or information verbally and accurately.
• Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents.
• Ability to communicate with both the public and co-workers in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• May be exposed to outdoor conditions.
• Adapt to standard office sounds generated by office equipment as well as standard noise levels resulting from communication with co-workers and the general public.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

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. 

Salary : $58,580 - $74,764