Planning / Zoning Assistant

Pleasant Grove City•Pleasant Grove, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planning & Zoning Assistant serves under the direction of the Community Development Director by providing assistance to the general public at the front counter and working closely with the Community Development Director and the City Planner in the implementation of land use/planning and related policies and regulations. This role also involves performing clerical work associated with processing information/documentation relating to the Community Development Department.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of word processing
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to present technical information to the public in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner
Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports
Typing certified at 30 wpm
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Skill in decision making
Skill in being well organized
Ability to show initiative in fulfilling responsibilities
Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Professional telephone demeanor and superb organizational skills
Ability to understand advanced conversations, receive direction, and understand the spoken word
Ability to perform complex skills

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to the public in regard to all planning/land use applications
Responsible for the clerical parts of the land use application process in a timely manner
Responsible for keeping land use and development records up to date and performing file research to be able to complete GRAMA (Government Records Access and Management Act) requests
Assists the public with notary services
Processes bonds regarding land use and development projects
Provides answers to the general public for basic zoning questions
Posts agendas and takes minutes for Planning Commission and other public meetings
Writes Reports of Actions from Planning Commission meetings
Provides information and writes reports for land use applications to be used by the City Planner
Provides clerical support for the Community Development Department as needed
Performs reception functions: answers telephone calls and greets visitors
Performs customer service functions, provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, fees or other issues
Receives money in payment of various fees/services
Records transactions, issues receipts, and forwards revenues as appropriate
Performs file organization and processes records through electronic scanning
Assists the Building Technician and the Business License Specialist with various clerical duties
Communicates effectively and courteously with the public and co-workers