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Planning Technician
City of La Mirada / La Mirada, CA
Posted on: May 2, 2023
Application Deadline: 5/25/23 at 4:00 PM
Job Description
Approx. 25 to 30 hours per week
Hourly/Part-Time/At-Will Position
Under general supervision, provides information regarding local and state land use regulations; reviews and processes planning related documents; performs research and analysis; prepares complex technical reports; provides assistance at the public counter; and provides administrative support.
Typical Duties Performed
(These examples do not include all the duties that may be assigned.)
- Assists the public, property owners and business owners by providing accurate information regarding local and state Land Use Codes and Regulations.
- Reviews and processes various land use application submittals.
- Prepares and disseminates public notices.
- Prepares and conducts field surveys and field inspections.
- Reviews plans and blueprints for compliance with development standards.
- Conducts research, analyzes data, and prepares and presents technical reports.
- Provides procedural information at the public counter.
- Prepares maps and graphics for reports and presentations.
- Assists in filing and record keeping activities of the Planning and Building Divisions.
- Responds to public inquiries in person, by telephone and by email regarding zoning, land use and other development matters.
- Adheres to City and departmental policies; performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Planning terminology and basic fundamentals of planning and drafting techniques; practices and principles of city planning in conjunction with civil engineering and architecture; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as experience working with database programs; and general understanding of municipal government operations.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; review, interpret, and implement local and state Land Use Regulations; research, analyze, prepare, and present technical reports; review, interpret and provide comments on planning-related maps, graphs, charts, blueprints, and real property documents; provide excellent customer service in person, by telephone and by email; and work dayshifts Monday through Friday and evenings as needed.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Experience: One year of experience in a planning, engineering or building department or related environment is required.
Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent and advanced college level coursework in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban/Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering or closely related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in these fields of study is desirable.
Application Instructions
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Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
- Supplemental Information
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A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.The provisions of any job flyer or job application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.
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