Planning Technician I/Ii

Tulare County's Resource Management Agency-Economic Development & Planning Division is recruiting for the position of Planning Technician I/II, located in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. Position may be filled at either Level I or Level II depending on meeting the required qualifications of the position.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of paraprofessional planning and routine office work which supports the department in the collection and organization of planning information and to provide planning information to the public.

SALARY INFORMATION BY LEVEL

Level I: $3,204 - $3,905 Monthly

Level II: $3,539 - $4,313 Monthly

Typical Duties

Assist planning staff in researching information; answer questions and respond to requests from the public, agencies, and other departments; assist planners in the preparation of CEQA documents and environmental studies; review building permits, plan checking building permits, parcel maps, lot splits, zone changes, environmental assessment and agricultural preserves for completeness and compliance/non-compliance with planning related ordinances; conduct field investigations; assist inspectors or planners in completing departmental projects; draft rough maps and plot land use information; coordinate work with departmental sections and other departments; perform title searches; assign house numbers according to a predetermined plan; prepare staff reports, attend and present basic environmental planning project findings to Project Review Committee and/or Chief Planners; perform general office tasks such as filing, scanning, duplicating and collating materials, and delivering reports; assist in maintaining alphabetical and numerical case files; input and retrieve data from automated systems; use computer software to create memos, reports and letters; perform mathematical computations on spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Required:

Level I

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, preferably supplemented by college coursework in planning or a closely related field OR significant experience at a technical or clerical level in planning work or related field such as engineering, architecture, or public administration in lieu of college coursework.

Level II

Two (2) years of college with major coursework in engineering, architecture, business administration, planning, geography or a closely related field OR one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Planning Technician I.

Knowledge of:

Basic math to compute averages and percentages; alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Skill/Ability to:

Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; read and understand ordinances and regulations pertaining to planning; obtain and file information alphabetically and numerically.

Establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers; convey ideas and information clearly and concisely in simple staff reports, letters, and memos using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; recall information; proofread materials for accuracy and correct grammar; follow oral and written instructions.

License or Certificate:

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

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS LEVEL I

Interpret and apply ordinances and regulations concerning planning.

Understand maps and aerial photographs to obtain information such as land use, distances, and topography; organize work and establish priorities; define problems and formulate recommendations; use measuring devices such as planimeters, footometers, engineering scales and architectural scales; prepare and present planning information at public meetings.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS LEVEL II

Geographic Information Systems; Use measuring devices such as planimeters, footometers, engineering scales and architectural scales; understand engineering and building plans; compile data utilizing simple statistics.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.

An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.

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