Planning Technician

City of Toledo•Toledo, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planning Technician will provide para-professional, technical and support assistance in the development and implementation of the Plan Commission’s activities. This position provides land use and planning information and assistance to developers, the business community, and the public.

Requirements

Knowledge of professional planning theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Knowledge of processes, codes and regulations sufficient to review plans.
Knowledge of computer programs, to include Microsoft Office products, Internet applications, and GIS.
Skill in researching and organizing data into a meaningful format.
Skill in dealing effectively with developers, staff and the general public.
Skill in presenting ideas in a clear, concise manner.
Understanding of zoning and subdivision matters.
Strong communications, both verbal and written.
Ability to interpret development plans, regulations, laws and legal descriptions.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
Ability to read legal descriptions.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and interruptions throughout the workday.
Strong customer service skills and abilities required.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to handle detail with accuracy and recall information.
Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency, supplemented by two (2) years of college level course work in planning preferred.
One (1) year of technical planning work or related experience.
Related college course work (land use, urban planning, geography, environmental programs, architecture, public administration, business administration, or other similar field of study), to include customer relations coursework, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required work experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of college level course work in planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support for planning applications including zoning compliance and certification documents, lot splits, minor and major site plan review, zoning and special use permits.
Provides informational and technical assistance concerning land use issues including, but not limited to, zoning and subdivision regulations, development policies and procedures, and code interpretation to development professionals, the general public.
Researches, collects and organizes statistical and non-statistical data.
Assists Planners with preparation of preliminary reports.
Prepares and reviews completed maps and plans.
Dispenses verbal or printed information regarding planning regulations and activities.
Reads blueprints to update plans and maps.
Reads and interprets legal descriptions and prepares maps from these descriptions.
Assists with various projects including adjacent landowner notifications and indexing cases utilizing GIS.
Performs public assistance functions such as providing customer service at the front counter and resolving phone-in questions and concerns.
Provides support to boards and commissions.
Designs various planning documents as needed.
Researches and collects data for special planning studies and assembles findings for reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.