Planning Technician

City-of-Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hickory is seeking a Senior Planning Technician to provide administrative and technical support to the Planning Department. The role includes maintaining records, processing permits, coordinating plan reviews, and assisting the public with zoning regulations.

The position requires knowledge of zoning ordinances, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office. A high school diploma and NC Class C driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city zoning and development ordinances and subdivision regulations.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to multi-task.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, fax machine, copier and scanner.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records; produces daily, weekly, and monthly reports; maintains a detailed filing system for Zonings, Certificates of Occupancy, etc.
• Issues residential and commercial zoning permits.
• Enters and monitors departmental plan reviews in county permit system.
• Maintains current development files.
• Drafts and types correspondence and memoranda.
• Provides information to the general public, realtors, contractors, and developers concerning zoning regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Answers the office telephone and greets the public as necessary; responds to a variety of requests and provides information regarding zoning regulations and current development plans.
• Issues various permits for residential and commercial construction development.
• Issues and coordinates Special Event Applications.
• Acts as liaison between the applicant(s), Police, Planning, City Manager’s Office, Fire, Fire Life Safety, and County Administration on ABC permits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of city zoning and development ordinances and subdivision regulations.

Skills

Organizing and prioritizing work

Multi-tasking

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized training in the field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment handling

Job description

This position is responsible for providing administrative and technical support to the department. An incumbent in this position may be classified as a Senior Planning Technician.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid NC Class "C" driver\'s license.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Salary Depends on Qualifications

• Maintains records; produces daily, weekly, and monthly reports; maintains a detailed filing system for Zonings, Certificates of Occupancy, etc.
• Issues residential and commercial zoning permits.
• Enters and monitors departmental plan reviews in county permit system.
• Maintains current development files.
• Drafts and types correspondence and memoranda.
• Provides information to the general public, realtors, contractors, and developers concerning zoning regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Answers the office telephone and greets the public as necessary; responds to a variety of requests and provides information regarding zoning regulations and current development plans.
• Issues various permits for residential and commercial construction development.
• Issues and coordinates Special Event Applications.
• Acts as liaison between the applicant(s), Police, Planning, City Manager’s Office, Fire, Fire Life Safety, and County Administration on ABC permits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of city zoning and development ordinances and subdivision regulations.

• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to multi-task.

• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.

• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, fax machine, copier and scanner.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver\'s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Planning Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. Completed work is spot-checked for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include city zoning and development ordinances and subdivision regulations.

COMPLEXITY:

The work consists of related administrative and technical duties. Frequent changes to guidelines and the need to understand and explain complicated ordinances contribute to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and technical service support to the department. Successful performance that enhances the public image of the city government.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

Contacts are typically with engineers, contractors, surveyors, attorneys, architects, builders, developers, planners, other city employees, county employees and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:

Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, provide services and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is typically performed in an office with the ability to work independently or with limited supervision.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

None.