Planning Technician

Garden City, GA; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garden City is seeking a Planning Technician to provide clerical support for the Planning and Zoning Department. Duties include organizing and maintaining records and performing front-desk reception tasks.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of administrative office experience or one year in environmental, urban, or regional planning. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 2 years admin office experience, or 1 year planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical support for the Planning and Zoning Department.
• Maintains record-keeping systems and handles reception duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Urban and regional planning knowledge

Analytical skills

Reading codes and maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The City of Garden City has an immediate opening for a Planning Technician. This position, under direction, performs general clerical support duties for the Planning and Zoning Department, including organizing and maintaining record-keeping systems and reception duties. Work requires general clerical skill and thorough knowledge of the department and City policy and procedures dealing with area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED); and a minimum of two (2) years of administrative office experience; or one (1) year of environmental, urban, or regional planning.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's license; College level Associate Degree (2 year degree) preferred with at least 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Must have general knowledge of principles and practices of Urban and Regional Planning; Must have the ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information; Must have general knowledge of Planning Commission bylaws, operating procedures and the codes and ordinances of the City; Possess the ability to read and comprehend codes, policies, specifications, legal descriptions, and boundary maps of real property, maps, and development plans and plats.

You will also be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background investigation, and a driving history report.

All job offers made will be dependent upon a candidate's experience and qualifications. Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Garden City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates a Drug-Free Workplace.