Planning Technician

City of Hillsboro•Or 97123, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform entry level and routine planning technician work. Responsibilities include providing customer service and technical assistance regarding zoning and City planning information; administering address and land use data systems; conducting initial plans reviews for commercial, industrial, and residential development; conducting property records research; processing minor planning applications; preparing reports and memorandums; performing routine office tasks and database maintenance; and providing support for Planners in the preparation of reports and plans. The City of Hillsboro's Economic & Community Development Department is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative communicator to join our team as a Planning Technician and help deliver exceptional public service. In this role, you'll work across multiple permitting teams to ensure land use applications are submitted, routed, and processed efficiently from start to finish. You'll also have opportunities to expand your knowledge through cross-functional projects, professional development, and ongoing training. The ideal candidate is a proactive, adaptable professional who enjoys learning, thrives in a fast-paced municipal environment, and is eager to make a meaningful contribution to a growing community.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in computer applications, geographic information systems, urban and land use planning, or related field and six months of database management software and municipal planning related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Passionate about helping community members access and navigate essential services while continually seeking opportunities to improve the customer experience.
Detail-oriented, collaborative communicator.
Proactive, adaptable professional who enjoys learning, thrives in a fast-paced municipal environment, and is eager to make a meaningful contribution to a growing community.

Responsibilities

Provides technical planning support activities including: coordinating the flow of information and land use applications received by the Planning department; logging applications and related data; tracking application deadlines; preparing correspondence; routing notices and maps.
Reviews, maintains, updates and queries automated data systems related to mapping, addressing and land use; assists staff with system related questions and provides support.
Analyzes, recommends and implements data management enhancements.
Responds to customer inquiries related to zoning and land use development; researches records and provides information on zoning regulations; provides zoning verification documentation.
Serves as primary contact in providing information and assistance related to address management.
Reviews over-the-counter permit applications against approval criteria; logs applications; processes permit requests or refers to Planner for additional review.
Updates and maintains activity reports, procedure manuals, land use applications, files, databases, brochures, maps, agendas, department website content, and website documents.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions to boost your future savings
City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Extra perks like bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements
Free TriMet annual Hop Pass and SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center recreation access for you and your immediate family
Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A supportive workplace that values work/life balance and employee wellness