Urban Planning Technician — Data, Zoning & Maps

Gfoat; Colleyville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Planning Technician to assist Community Development with planning data collection, organization and reporting. You will support boards, commissions, and internal/external customers.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in urban planning or related field plus two years’ experience. You will handle applications, review plans, prepare maps, and assist with public meeting materials in a collaborative municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Construction or related field (e.g. Geography, Political Science) supplemented by two years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Provides information to citizens, developers, engineers, architects, businesses, property owners, contractors and other City departments regarding application processes, ordinances, regulations and neighborhood programs.
• Processes and manages department’s invoices, returns, escrows, payroll, and check requests.
• Prepares zoning verification information and creates documentation of zoning upon request.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to citizens, developers, engineers, architects, businesses, property owners, contractors and other City departments regarding application processes, ordinances, regulations and neighborhood programs.
• Accepts applications and conducts completeness checks, plan reviews and responds to inquiries from applicants; facilitates/schedules the application review process to ensure City and applicant input.
• Researches information and prepares public meeting documents; assists and educates citizens, businesses, and non-profits regarding zoning, development, and neighborhood programs; provides technical support to the department.
• Designs, drafts, and organizes maps and information for projects, reports, and publications.
• Creates maps and graphics using specialized software to display data for reports and presentations; prepares information for public hearing notices.
• Reviews and processes rezoning, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other project proposals.
• Collects and maintains information for departmental databases.
• Reviews staff level site plans for conformance with City ordinances and policies.
• Prepares zoning verification information and creates documentation of zoning upon request.
• Processes and manages department’s invoices, returns, escrows, payroll, and check requests.

Skills

Planning support

Public inquiries

Map design basics

GIS basics

Education

Associate’s degree in Urban Planning/Construction or related field

2 years of experience or an equivalent combination

Job description

Gfoat is seeking a Planning Technician to assist Community Development with planning data collection, organization and reporting. You will support boards, commissions, and internal/external customers.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in urban planning or related field plus two years’ experience. You will handle applications, review plans, prepare maps, and assist with public meeting materials in a collaborative municipal setting.