Planning Technician

WORK SCHEDULE: 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of routine activities in the field of current planning, with the primary responsibility of providing assistance to the general public on planning, zoning, and environmental requirements. This position also assists in the review of development and land use applications for zoning compliance; completes technical assessments and prepares written project analyses; provides staff assistance to the professional planners and the Community and Economic Development Director, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Additional Salary Information
An additional 3.5% cost of living increase will be implemented on July 1, 2025.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides customer service at the public counter related to planning, zoning, and environmental requirements.

• Responds to a variety of inquiries in person, via telephone and in writing, as appropriate.
• Reviews, processes and issues ministerial permits.
• Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for compliance with zoning and applicable laws and regulations for project proposals.
• Assists in the preparation of agendas, prepares staff reports for routine entitlement projects and attends and assists at a variety of meetings.
• Examines project plans to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepares public notices for public hearings and assembles informational materials for public meetings.
• Conducts site inspections to assess project site status and to ensure project compliance with approved plans.
• Inputs data and maintains manual and computerized records and files.
• Performs duties including typing, filing, copying documents, and record keeping. 
• Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of experience in a public or private planning agency performing technical planning tasks. Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, architecture, public administration, environmental studies, or a related field.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Stanton on-line job application. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City’s employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stantonca. Final Filing Date: 11:59 p.m., July 9, 2025. Applications must be filled out completely. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.