Planning Technician
Lower Merion Township is looking for an experienced Planning Technician for the Building and Planning Department.
Starting salary: $26.171/hour ($51,426/year)
DUTIES:
Processes and reviews development and permit applications to determine compliance with Township codes and the municipal planning code, including tracking applications and financial guarantees.
Coordinates distribution of application information to all review bodies and other interested parties.
Coordinates development process with outside agencies such as the County Board of Assessment and County Planning Commission.
Prepares minutes for Land Development Committee and assists in preparing agendas and minutes for advisory committees.
Assists in preparation of planning reports and topical studies, including the Comprehensive Plan.
Maintains department files for maps, permits, development applications, and code amendments. Assigns street addresses to new lots.
Prepares graphics for public meetings and presentations. Computes areas and dimensions, compiles statistical data, completes forms and prepares reports as necessary.
Processes escrow releases and deposits, maintains database records for current escrow accounts.
Coordinates reviews and field inspections of planting plans with Township Arborist and others.
Responds to phone and in-person inquiries regarding development regulations and procedures.
Attends meetings and assists with planning studies and participates on steering committees as representative of Department, as requested.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in urban planning or a related field, plus two years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and plan review.
Valid class C driver's license.
Knowledge of plant materials, landscape design and installation practices.
Good knowledge of planning, design and land use principles and practices.
Considerable ability to handle diverse details and perform administrative procedures.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, developers, property owners, professionals and the general public.
Good ability in oral and written communications.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and Outlook software for word processing, spreadsheet, database and electronic mail functions. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint for the preparation of Planning Commission graphics.).
Familiarity with GIS, ArcInfo, and/or other computer mapping programs.
Good ability to read, interpret, draft, and revise maps and plans.
SELECTION:
Based on merit, experience, training, education, employee record, testing and interview.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application/resume to Human Resources Department.
Lori Barkat
Human Resources Technician
Township of Lower Merion
75 E. Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
Fax (610) 649-5659
