Community Development Technician I/II: Permits & Planning

City of Thousand Oaks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Community Development Technician I/II in the Planning Division. This role supports customers both in person and virtually, processes entitlements and permits, and guides applicants through online permitting systems.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and knowledge of planning processes, with a High School Diploma (college degree preferred) and California driver’s license. This is a full-time position within the Planning Division.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• CD Tech I requires one year of technical experience.
• CD Tech II requires two years of paraprofessional experience.
• Valid Class C California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries in person at the public counter and electronically related to planning processes
• Process residential and nonresidential entitlements and permit types
• Assist customers in navigating online permitting systems
• Review building applications, plans, and related materials for permit issuance or plan check submittal

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Process improvement

Land use planning

Interpreting architectural plans

Microsoft Office

Permit systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Permit systems

Job description

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Community Development Technician I/II in the Planning Division. This role supports customers both in person and virtually, processes entitlements and permits, and guides applicants through online permitting systems.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and knowledge of planning processes, with a High School Diploma (college degree preferred) and California driver’s license. This is a full-time position within the Planning Division.