What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Technician - Temporary position at City of San Luis Obispo?
The City of San Luis Obispo currently has an opening for a Temporary Planning Technician in the Community Development Department. This is a temporary position anticipated to last up to 6 months. Must be available to work in-person at the office, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Job Summary
To perform front counter technical planning work including assisting the public with planning, housing programs, and application information; provide general land use information; provide assistance with development standards for new development; administrative and infrastructure research; and review and evaluation of land use and permit applications.
Example Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists and answers public inquiries at the planning front counter.
- Processes administrative approvals, such as fence height exceptions, homestays, tiny home on wheels, signage, and temporary use permits.
- Evaluates business tax certificates for conformance to current Zoning Regulations and the City’s addressing plan.
- Assists with generating data and preparing staff reports for land use projects.
- Reviews minor planning applications; prepares initial findings; checks plans and permit applications for zoning, signs, and minor subdivision compliance.
Ability to:
- Prepare presentations of data, plans and maps.
- Collect, analyze, and compile data pertaining to planning and zoning functions.
- Establish and maintain records.
- Interpret planning codes and ordinances.
- Research and interpret Assessor’s parcel maps and recorded maps.
- Read plans and legal descriptions.
- Prepare technical reports of moderate complexity.
- Develop, sequence and document procedures.
- Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Deal tactfully, patiently, courteously, diplomatically and persuasively with the public.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and Two years college coursework in City Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field;
or An equivalent combination of education and experience.