Community Planning Technician: Zoning, Permits & Support

City of Grand Junction; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Junction’s Community Development Department is seeking a detail-oriented planning support professional to assist with zoning reviews, permits, and data analysis in a municipal setting.

You will work with residents, developers, and staff to handle clerical duties, prepare notices and reports, and provide data-driven insights for planning projects in Grand Junction, Colorado. This role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 1 year of urban planning and zoning technical support experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions and provide information to the public over the phone and at the counter.
• Process, coordinate or assist with review of zoning requests, development proposals and applications.
• Process and issue a variety of permits including fence, home occupation, and sign permits.
• Process subdivision plat recordation.
• Provide technical support to planning staff.
• Research, collect, compile, record and summarize technical, statistical, and demographic data.
• Prepare reports and studies as directed.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and delivery of public and legal notices to the City Clerk, property owners, and others as required and directed.
• Process reports and public hearing documents for review agencies, City staff, Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Board, and City Council.
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties in support of the Planning Division.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Grand Junction’s Community Development Department is seeking a detail-oriented planning support professional to assist with zoning reviews, permits, and data analysis in a municipal setting.

You will work with residents, developers, and staff to handle clerical duties, prepare notices and reports, and provide data-driven insights for planning projects in Grand Junction, Colorado. This role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and collaboration across departments.