Planning Permit Technician

Under the direction of the Planning & Zoning Director, the Planning Permit Technician is responsible for assisting with a variety of tasks and duties relating to planning projects, building permits, business licenses, and other ancillary duties that pertain to the daily functions of the Planning & Zoning Department.

• Receive and track applications, reports, plats, drawings, and other documents related to development within the city and distribute documents to appropriate parties for review.
• Provide first level customer service to the public, contractors, developers, and city staff; answer general questions concerning development applications, zoning permits, site plans, inspections, city ordinances, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Coordinate land use hearing notices, public notices, and property owner verifications and schedule development review consultations as required.
• Compile staff memoranda and staff reports for review by Community Councils and the Millcreek Planning Commission.
• Perform routine office tasks in designated program areas including data entry, automated tracking systems, file management, copyin,and answering the telephone.
• Review building permits and development applications for accuracy and completeness; coordinate with building Permit Technicians and other City staff as needed.
• Review business licenses and work with applicants that are applying for business licenses.
• Attend public meetings, assisting other planning staff as necessary.
• Process department related GRAMA requests.
• Coordinate with HR/Finance Department on the payment of invoices for professional services sent to the Planning & Zoning Department.
• Track and maintain current bond file and development bonds through the approval process; keep applicants and other inter-departmental staff informed as to status and progress.
• Assist in calculating development bonds, coordinate bond release inspections, and process bond payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an institutionally accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a closely related field; and, two (2) years’ clerical experience related to the above duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate a personal computer, Microsoft Office products, internet applications, and learn new software programs.
• Knowledge of planning principles and practices, including pertinent specialties.
• Ability to apply statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge in practical situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing (i.e. by phone, email, text, and in-person).
• Outstanding customer service skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of City ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
• Ability to multitask, exercise initiative and independent judgment, and adapt to stressful and unexpected situations.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. This position will experience intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Attendance/Work Schedule: Employee is expected to be in the city offices during normal business hours Monday through Friday, however incumbent may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and attend Council Meetings and other meetings as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any local government experience?
• Do you have any permitting experience?

Work Location: In person