Planning Technician

Temple Texas•Temple, TX

29d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Planning Manager, the Planning Technician performs advanced administrative and technical coordination to support the Planning Division’s development review and public hearing processes. As the primary public-facing representative, this role ensures statutory notice compliance, accurate case intake, and the seamless administration of boards and commissions to maintain reliable division workflows.

Requirements

Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, or related area
One (1) year of experience in Planning or associated field

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Planning field or related area
One (1) year of experience in municipal government planning/permitting field

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and actively manages the Planning Division master schedule
Monitors statutory and internal deadlines and proactively alerts staff and management to potential conflicts or compliance risks
Coordinates scheduling across multiple case types to support efficient public hearing workflows
Provides regular status updates and tracking reports to division leadership
Identifies workflow gaps and recommends process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Serves as the primary intake coordinator for planning, platting, and regulatory cases
Reviews applications for completeness, accuracy, and readiness for processing
Establishes and maintains case records within the City’s permitting/workflow system (MGO or successor)
Tracks case progress, maintains data integrity, and provides procedural guidance to applicants
Ensures data integrity across tracking systems, official records, and public-facing materials
Administers the Mobile Home Park Land Lease License program, including renewals, compliance tracking, and record maintenance
Processes final plats and coordinates routing and signature collection
Coordinates required public hearing notices, including legal publications and mailed notifications, and maintains documentation demonstrating statutory compliance
Administers Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation Board meetings, including agenda and packet preparation through PrimeGov, meeting logistics, and preparation of accurate minutes
Tracks board actions and prepares the annual Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Report
Schedules and facilitates pre-development meetings and maintains related tracking logs
Serves as a primary public-facing representative of the Planning Division, providing high-quality customer service and explaining development processes, requirements, and timelines
Exercises sound judgment in handling complex or sensitive customer interactions
Conducts comparative surveys and benchmarking using peer city data and prepares summaries to support decision-making
Maintains departmental databases and performance metrics and assists with special projects and continuous process improvements
Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned