Overview
Planning Technician Jobs in Lancaster, Texas, USA at City of Lancaster, TX
Summary
This position provides support to the Community Development and Public Works departments. Responsible for assisting citizens, contractors, and developers with applications and permit fees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with customer inquiries and requests.
Reviews site plans and zoning permit applications to ensure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios.
Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying, and answering the telephone.
Prepares for public meetings by creating documents for meetings, agendas, sign-in sheets, etc., reserving venues, and assisting with facilitating the meetings.
Handles GIS projects, including data analysis necessary for plan preparation and implementation.
Assists the City Planner in implementing the Comprehensive Plan through research, site visits, documentation, GIS projects, and additional administrative tasks.
Supports general office and clerical duties, including departmental correspondence, updating logs, data entry, and maintaining files and records. Completes work assignments using spreadsheets, reports, and other information formats. Maintains file systems for various division records.
Conducts surveys and demographic studies to gather required information; maintains social, economic, environmental, and regulatory databases.
Prepares statistical tables, charts, and presentations for planning projects as needed.
Assists with special projects, including data collection, analysis, report preparation, and creating illustrative materials.
Conducts fieldwork and collects existing condition data for various planning projects.
Assists the City Planner with community meetings, including evening sessions.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
Requires at least an associate’s degree in public administration, GIS, urban planning, architecture, construction management, social sciences, or a related field. Two years of municipal experience are required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and may substitute for two years of experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
GIS certification is preferred.
Computer Skills
Proficiency in database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software is required. GIS software skills are highly preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is necessary.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to attend night or evening meetings as needed.
Knowledge of public administration and urban planning practices and procedures.
Understanding of city policies, procedures, and development codes.
Skill in using small office equipment, including copiers and multi-line telephone systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze maps, exhibits, legal descriptions, plats, site plans, and elevation drawings.
The City of Lancaster offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement, and more.
To learn more, visit our benefits page.
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Title: Planning Technician
Company: City of Lancaster, TX
Location: Lancaster, Texas, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical
