Planning Technician III

Job Description:

Planning Technician III

Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Resources Management Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Resources Management Agency located in Visalia at the Permit Center. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

This position is responsible to perform a wide variety of paraprofessional planning related and routine office work; to assist planners in the collection and organization of planning information; and to provide planning information to the public. Various work schedules may be available depending on the needs of the department.

Typical Duties

Provides technical information by phone, over the counter and in writing to the public regarding land use and zoning requirements, building codes and procedures, and other related permit processes; assists the public in the permit application process; uses the Department’s computerized permit system to issue minor building permits and department issued licenses; prepares permit files and related reports for building and planning permits; answers questions and request from the public, agencies, and other departments concerning the Tulare County General Plan and various ordinances related to planning; reviews California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) procedures to assist planner in the preparation of CEQA documents and environmental studies; c hecks applications such as building permits, parcel maps, lot splits, zone changes, environmental assessment and agricultural preserves for completeness and compliance/non-compliance with planning related ordinances; assists planning staff in processing commercial and residential permit applications; r eviews plans and issues over-the-counter permits for minor construction projects such as patios, fences, pools and signs; operates a variety of office equipment, including computers and peripheral equipment, filing and general office work; i nput and retrieve data from automated systems; use computer software to create memos and reports and perform mathematical computations; p rovides backup on answering department phones; may assist in making public presentations. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education; Two (2) years of college with major coursework in engineering, architecture, business administration, planning, geography or a closely related field

Equivalency for Education: Or two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Planning Technician

Knowledge of: General understanding of planning and zoning laws, Subdivision Map Act, CEQA; zoning and land division procedures; building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the County; general understanding of the Tulare County General Plan; b asic principles relating to land use planning; basic math to compute averages, percentages, land areas, and distances; a lpha/numeric filing systems; basic office procedures and record keeping; proper English grammar, spelling and usage.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; r ead and understand ordinances and regulations pertaining to planning; obtain and file information alphabetically and numerically; establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers; convey ideas and information clearly and concisely in simple staff reports, letters, and memos using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; recall information; proofread materials for accuracy and correct grammar; follow oral and written instructions; communicate with persons of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds in a courteous and tactful manner. Read and apply ordinance codes and technical documents; collect and review information for staff reports by means of field investigations and compiling raw data; organize information in written and graphic formats and draw valid conclusions; read maps and aerial photographs to obtain required information such as land use, distance, topography; organize work and establish priorities; coordinate work with employees in the department and other departments; plan, prepare and present material at public meetings; retain and recall procedures and regulations.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of: Geographic Information Systems

Skill/Ability to: Use measuring devices such as planimeters, footometers, engineering scales and architectural scales; understand engineering and building plans; compile data utilizing simple statistics.

Additional Information

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Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Closing Date/Time: 6/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$48,306.00 - $58,872.00 Annually