Junior Planning Technician: Zoning, GIS & Maps

City of Atwater; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atwater is seeking an entry-level Planning Aide to assist professional planners with technical research and administrative tasks related to planning, zoning, and land use. The role includes data gathering, basic mapping, and supporting permit reviews.

Under supervision, you will help interpret city codes, prepare routine reports, and respond to public inquiries, with potential for evening or weekend meetings. Must meet basic qualifications and drive to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in the professional planning class series.
• Assist public inquiries and research for planning and zoning information.
• Possession of an associate degree in planning or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional planning staff with technical and administrative work.
• Interpret City codes related to planning, zoning, land use and environmental matters.
• Review planning entitlement applications and permits for compliance with codes.
• Prepare basic maps, charts, and graphs for presentations.
• Gathers data and information as requested.
• May attend night and weekend meetings.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Communication skills

Relationship management

Graphic presentation

Education

Associate degree in planning or related field

Associate degree in geography or graphic design

Tools

GIS

Drafting

Job description

City of Atwater is seeking an entry-level Planning Aide to assist professional planners with technical research and administrative tasks related to planning, zoning, and land use. The role includes data gathering, basic mapping, and supporting permit reviews.

Under supervision, you will help interpret city codes, prepare routine reports, and respond to public inquiries, with potential for evening or weekend meetings. Must meet basic qualifications and drive to sites as needed.