Urban Planning Support Specialist

Socket.dev; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Junction is seeking a Planning Technician to support planning and development programs in the Community Development Department. The role involves serving residents, property owners, and developers, performing technical and administrative tasks, and helping ensure accurate notices and documentation for hearings and reviews.

The position emphasizes detail orientation and customer service, with duties ranging from permit processing to data collection and reporting, under supervision

Qualifications

• One year of urban planning and zoning technical support experience.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions and provide information to the public over the phone and at the counter.
• Process, coordinate or assist with review of zoning requests, development proposals and applications.
• Process and issue a variety of permits including fence, home occupation, and sign permits.
• Process subdivision plat recordation.
• Provide technical support to planning staff.
• Research, collect, compile, record and summarize technical, statistical, and demographic data.
• Prepare reports and studies as directed.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and delivery of public and legal notices to the City Clerk, property owners, and others as required and directed.
• Process reports and public hearing documents for review agencies, City staff, Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Board, and City Council.
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties in support of the Planning Division.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Grand Junction is seeking a Planning Technician to support planning and development programs in the Community Development Department. The role involves serving residents, property owners, and developers, performing technical and administrative tasks, and helping ensure accurate notices and documentation for hearings and reviews.

The position emphasizes detail orientation and customer service, with duties ranging from permit processing to data collection and reporting, under supervision