Part-Time Assistant Town Planner

Job Overview
We are seeking a Planning Technician/Assistant Planner for the Town of Johnston.

POSITION SUMMARY. Under direct supervision of the Town Planner or other professional planning staff as assigned, the Planning Technician provides information on General Plan, Zoning and other planning related policies and procedures to the public, city staff and representatives of other agencies. The Planning Technician also receives and processes various applications for planning approval and permits generally considered more routine and administrative in nature. The Planning Technician also provides a variety of technical tasks to assist the professional staff and may from time to time also provide administrative and clerical support services such as acting as recording secretary for the Planning Commission, taking notes, filing, posting notices, etc. as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. The Planning Technician, under direction, is capable of managing the less complicated and more routine tasks and duties as well as providing technical support services to the professional planning staff. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

· Answer questions and provide information to the public, via telephone, front counter and/or Internet.

· Assist in responding to requests for information from other departments, agencies and the general public; providing basic property information and interpreting the zoning ordinance

· Evaluate and approve accessory dwelling units, administrative subdivisions, minor subdivisions, home occupation permits and business occupancies for business license issuance.

· Receive and process applications for more complex, more applications such as Major Land Development and/or Subdivision, Planned Development review, sign permits, and the like.

· Conduct field surveys and compile property research, including zoning history, size, dimensions, development patterns, and land use and property ownership.

· Prepares written reports and correspondence, maintain a variety of records and files, and oversee the maintenance and updating of various city databases.

· Assist in preparation of reports to the Planning Board and other bodies from time to time.

· Update and maintain statistical records, including but not limited to: land use trends, population trends, building permits, assessor’s map amendments, and development application activity.

· From time to time perform a variety of routine clerical work including, filing, billing, copying, and checking and recording information on various records, taking notes, preparing minutes.

· Perform related duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Knowledge of:

· The rudimentary principles of public administration; record keeping and filing practices; and government practices and requirements.

· Land use planning and zoning concepts.

· Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

· English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Operate a computer and other office equipment and machinery.

· Utilize various computer software programs.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

· Gather, prepare and maintain data pertaining to development projects and Division functions.

· Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

EDUCATION. Equivalent to completion of sixty (60) semester units of college coursework in land use planning, environmental studies, public administration, economics, business, geography, social sciences, or a related field is required.

EXPERIENCE. One (1) year of experience in planning, administration, public administration, or a related field, preferably in local government, that involved heavy public contact and which provided the necessary skills and experience to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000