Junior Planning Technician: Data & Research Support

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulare County is seeking an Extra Help Planning Assistant to support the Resource Management Agency in Visalia. The role involves researching planning information, responding to public inquiries, and assisting CEQA procedures with data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities include compiling census data, checking permit-related applications for completeness, and drafting staff reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with a valid California driver's license

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by college coursework in planning or a closely related field.
• Significant experience at a technical or clerical level in planning work or related field such as engineering or public administration in lieu of college coursework.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning staff in researching information, including literature and statute research; compiling data for reports and inquiries.
• Answer questions from the public, agencies, and other departments concerning the Tulare County General Plan and related ordinances.
• Review CEQA procedures to assist in the preparation of CEQA documents and environmental studies.
• Compile and interpret Census data to prepare the Census Data Book and respond to census requests.
• Check applications for completeness and compliance with planning ordinances.
• Make field investigations to collect or verify planning data.
• Prepare staff reports and assist in departmental projects.
• Provide instructions regarding map work to graphics and draft rough maps.
• Coordinate work with other departments and sections.
• Attend and present planning project findings to Site Plan Review Committee or Planning Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Reading/ordinances

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with planning coursework

Experience in planning or related field in lieu of college coursework

Job description

Tulare County is seeking an Extra Help Planning Assistant to support the Resource Management Agency in Visalia. The role involves researching planning information, responding to public inquiries, and assisting CEQA procedures with data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities include compiling census data, checking permit-related applications for completeness, and drafting staff reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with a valid California driver's license