Planning Technician: Permits, Site Plans & Public Help

Vance County, NC; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance County is seeking a Planning Technician to provide technical and administrative support in the Planning and Development Department. The role involves reviewing site plans for compliance, issuing permits after approval, and maintaining land use records while assisting customers with regulations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related public-sector planning experience, with strong computer skills and familiarity with land use regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience in administrative office technology in public sector planning, including use of computer software for databases.

Responsibilities

• Review development site plans for compliance with land use regulations and ordinances.
• Issue development permits after supervisor approval and monitor permit limits.
• Maintain and update ZonePro database and parcel records.
• Assist public and professionals with planning and development information and permit processes.
• Prepare reports, payroll timesheets, and department budgeting documents.

Skills

Public service mindset

Communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Vance County is seeking a Planning Technician to provide technical and administrative support in the Planning and Development Department. The role involves reviewing site plans for compliance, issuing permits after approval, and maintaining land use records while assisting customers with regulations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related public-sector planning experience, with strong computer skills and familiarity with land use regulations.