Planning Technician: Zoning & Data Systems Support

City of Hillsboro; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

PERS retirement contributions

Bilingual pay incentives

Wellness reimbursements

Volunteer time off

Job summary

City of Hillsboro seeks a Planning Technician to provide customer-focused planning support, assisting with zoning and land use information, address management, and data systems. The role includes processing permit applications, maintaining records, and supporting planners in reports and plans.

Ideal candidates will work across permitting teams, gain knowledge through cross-functional projects, and contribute to a fast-paced municipal environment with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and six months of database management software and municipal planning related experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with zoning and land use information is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical planning support: coordinate information flow and land use applications; log data; track deadlines; prepare correspondence.
• Review and maintain maps, addressing and land use data systems; assist staff with questions and data enhancements.
• Respond to customer inquiries on zoning and address management; provide verification documentation.
• Review over-the-counter permit applications and route for review; log and process requests.
• Update activity reports, manuals, maps, and website content; support planners with reports.

Skills

Customer service

Technical assistance

Zoning knowledge

Land use data systems

Office administration

Data entry

Education

Associate’s degree in computer applications, GIS, urban and land use planning, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Database management software

Job description

City of Hillsboro seeks a Planning Technician to provide customer-focused planning support, assisting with zoning and land use information, address management, and data systems. The role includes processing permit applications, maintaining records, and supporting planners in reports and plans.

Ideal candidates will work across permitting teams, gain knowledge through cross-functional projects, and contribute to a fast-paced municipal environment with opportunities for training and growth.