Planning Technician

City of Fontana; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Technician to support professional planning staff and assist the public with essential zoning and land use information. This role involves preparing technical drawings, maintaining development applications, and ensuring compliance with zoning regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong customer service skills, and have a solid understanding of urban planning principles. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the development of your community while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Plan

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Knowledge of urban planning and zoning regulations.
• Ability to prepare technical drawings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning staff and the public with zoning and land use information.
• Prepare graphics and technical drawings for presentations.

Skills

Urban Planning Principles

Statistical Methods

Customer Service

Technical Drawing

Zoning Regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Specialized Training in Planning

Tools

Accela or Similar Permitting Software

Job description

Definition

Under general supervision from higher level planning staff, performs a variety of technical and administrative duties involved in providing assistance and support to the professional planning staff and the public regarding land use, zoning administration, and socio-economic data.

Position Snapshot/A Day in the Life: The Planning Technician plays a key role in supporting professional planning staff and serving the public. This position is responsible for:

• Assist the professional planning staff and the general public by providing General Plan use, zoning, and demographic and land use information at the public counter, over the telephone, and electronically.
• Respond to public records requests received from the office of the City Clerk.

• Prepare graphics and technical drawings for presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, and various Boards.
• Prepare, update, and maintain development applications, maps, displays and related materials for distribution at the public counter.
• Assign addresses to tract maps; update specific plan amendments, development standards and graphics.
• Accept and review land development applications at the public counter and distribute applications to various personnel for appropriate processing.
• Review and process sign applications; prepare correspondence to developers relating to addresses, sign reviews, statues on various projects, and land development project information.
• Check plans for compliance with code, zoning, and development requirements for permit approval. * Meet with consultants, contractors and the general public and prepare correspondence related to development projects.
• Maintain automated tracking system, record keeping, project files, permits, maps, other materials, and records.
• Prepare and assemble reports involving statistical data and land use data.
• Work effectively in a high volume, fast paced environment, work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Serve the public by answering questions and providing information on planning related matters.

Essential Functions

The employee must have the ability to:

• Assist the professional planning staff and the general public by providing General Plan use, zoning and demographic and land use information at the public counter, over the telephone, and electronically.
• Respond to public records requests received from the office of the City Clerk.
• Prepare graphics and technical drawings for presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission and various Boards.
• Prepare, update and maintain development applications, maps, displays and related materials for distribution at the public counter.
• Assign addresses to tract maps; update specific plan amendments, development standards and graphics.
• Accept and review land development applications at the public counter and distribute applications to various personnel for appropriate processing.
• Review and process sign applications; prepare correspondence to developers relating to addresses, sign reviews, statues on various projects, and land development project information.
• Check plans for compliance with code, zoning, and development requirements for permit approval.
• Meet with consultants, contractors and the general public and prepare correspondence related to development projects.
• Maintain automated tracking system, record keeping, project files, permits, maps, other materials and records
• Prepare and assemble reports involving statistical data and land use data.
• Work effectively in a high volume, fast paced environment; work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Serve the public by answering questions and providing information on planning related matters.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

Working Conditions: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when preparing and reading written reports and other work related documents. Acute hearing is also required when providing phone and counter assistance.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Qualifications for this position shall include a combination of experience and training in the planning field. The employee must have the knowledge of:

• Basic principles of urban planning and related disciplines
• Economic principles and statistical methods.
• Read and interpret building plans, site plans, building elevation plans, and grading plans.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Perform a variety of technical planning duties under minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate to difficult people.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Independently research background information for planning studies.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience related to planning, architectural or engineering.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous customer service experience and prior work experience in a City or County Planning Department.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in planning, building or a related field is desirable.

Supplemental Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest Form (700 Form) and bi-annual ethics training pursuant to AB 1234.

The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Please to view our excellent employee benefit options.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School graduate or equivalent


• Some college


• Trade school graduate or Apprenticeship


• Associate's degree in related field


• Bachelor's degree in related field


• Bachelor's degree or higher in non-related field


• Equivalent to Bachelor's degree in related field


• Master's degree or higher in related field


• None of the above

02

Please indicate how much experience you have in planning, architectural or engineering.

• No experience


• Less than one (1) year.


• One (1) year or more year(s) but less than two (2) years.


• Two (2) or more years but less than four (4) years.


• Four (4) or more years but less than six (6) years.


• Six (6) years or more but, less than eight (8) years.

03

Please indicate how many years you have providing customer service.

• No experience


• Less than one (1) year.


• One (1) year or more year(s) but less than two (2) years.


• Two (2) or more years but less than four (4) years.


• Four (4) or more years but less than six (6) years.


• Six (6) years or more but, less than eight (8) years.

04

Please indicate how much experience you have in you have utilizing Accela or similar permitting software.

• No experience


• Less than one (1) year.


• One (1) year or more year(s) but less than two (2) years.


• Two (2) or more years but less than four (4) years.


• Four (4) or more years but less than six (6) years.


• Six (6) years or more but, less than eight (8) years.

05

Do you currently possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License?

• Yes


• No

Required Question