Land Use Technician & Permitting Specialist

Town of Preston; Preston (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Town of Preston, Connecticut is hiring a Land Use Technician in the Land Use Department. The role provides administrative, technical, and customer service support for planning, building, and zoning functions, guiding applicants through permit processes and maintaining records.

This full-time, Monday–Friday position offers training, a chance to work with boards, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary ranges from $24.01 to $30.02 per hour, with healthcare, pension, paid time off, holidays,

Qualifications

• Three to four years of administrative and customer service experience in a busy professional setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong computer skills, attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and the ability to learn municipal permitting, land use, and records systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, proofreading, recordkeeping, and customer service skills.
• Professional judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented municipal office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with land use, zoning, wetlands, building, and related permit questions and applications.
• Prepare agendas, packets, notices, correspondence, reports, and official records for boards and commissions.
• Track permits, applications, fees, bonds, invoices, deposits, and other departmental records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with Town departments, consultants, regional and state agencies, and the public to support efficient land use operations.
• Maintain website information, records, forms, regulations, and mapping-related materials as directed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Job description

Town of Preston, Connecticut is hiring a Land Use Technician in the Land Use Department. The role provides administrative, technical, and customer service support for planning, building, and zoning functions, guiding applicants through permit processes and maintaining records.

This full-time, Monday–Friday position offers training, a chance to work with boards, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary ranges from $24.01 to $30.02 per hour, with healthcare, pension, paid time off, holidays,