Planning Technician II

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This position performs work reviewing applications and permits and answering basic zoning, building, or planning questions. This requires considerable tact and courtesy and independent judgment when assisting customers, as well as initiative to learn and provides assistance within the framework of established administrative principles, policies, practices, and regulations. It is essential to use considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with applicants and the public. Depending on the area of assignment, may be required to process payments by cash, check or credit card following established payment handling procedures. Works under the general direction of the immediate supervisor.

• Performs various complex clerical and administrative tasks, including operating general office equipment such as computers & associated peripherals, copy machines, scanners, and voice recording equipment.
• Reviews and processes site plans and building permits for compliance with land development regulations.
• Ability to maintain and update logs, files, and records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to research documents.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

High School diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of planning or zoning experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of formal education and related applicable working experience.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Ability to easily use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge and practice of organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of planning, development, and analysis of technical plans (e.g. setbacks, building coverage, etc.)
• Ability to use a personal computer and various computer programs.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Ability to exercise analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex oral and written instructions, documents, and programs.
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology. Attends meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines, and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accept supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same. Questions such as instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the department.
• Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with the public and staff and to establish working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

Work is mainly conducted in an office setting and involves interacting with customers.

Supplemental Information

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Job Description / Ada Acknowledgement

ATTESTATION

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this

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