What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Technician position at Natrona County?
Summary:
The Planning Department Planning Technician performs routine entry level duties in support of daily Planning and Zoning Department functions; oversees and administers day-to-day activities and functions of the Planning Department Office. This position requires someone who works cooperatively and effectively with the public and other employees in a very busy and sometime stressful office environment. Serves as the assistant to the Planner. The Planning Technician will attend Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on the second Tuesday of the month in the evening.
Essential Functions:
1. Advise community members regarding county land use polices and codes.
2. Coordination of land use applications and completeness reviews, interagency, and interdepartmental reviews.
3. Communicate with applicants, stakeholders, property owners, state agencies, county department and others involved in the review process.
4. Coordinate public hearings; prepares public notices and conducts property ownership verifications.
5. Provide technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning regulations.
6. Research and compile information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
7. Conduct field inspections to collect pertinent site condition information and check for permit compliance.
8. Prepare and update various land use and planning maps.
9. Utilize geographic information systems (GIS) to generate computerized maps.
10. Develop, organize, and maintain hardcopy and electronic files and records.
11. Perform routine office tasks including answering phone calls, emails, file management, and data entry
12. Operate a variety of office machines and use a variety of software including, but not limited to, Access, Excel, Word, and mapping software.
13. Cooperate and work with other County Departments.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
Nonessential Functions:
1. Serve on various boards and committees as appointed or assigned
2. Maintain workspace and materials in a professional manner. Maintains workspace and materials in a professional manner.
Working Conditions:
Office within Natrona County Development Department works with approximately 5 team members and typical office furnishings and equipment; intermittent busy and loud environment inside; communication via phone, electronically, and in person; interaction with the public, regular interaction with, vendors, and other entities; off-site training.
Physical & Mental Demands:
1. Approximately 90% of the time normal office work, 10% of time driving and conducting onsite inspections.
2. Access and move files, office supplies, and equipment; move up to 25 pounds.
3. Establish priorities based on tasks and projects assigned by Development Department staff.
4. Meet deadlines; solve problems independently and/or with others to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience
1. Associates Degree with emphasis in planning, geography, construction management, business, sciences, or a related field and 1 (one) year of related experience.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent required and 3 (three) years or related experience OR
3. Education and/or experience equivalent/comparable to 1 and/or 2.
4. Current Wyoming State Driver’s License.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles, practices and regulations used in land use planning.
2. Knowledge of research methods and the ability to compile data.
3. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, and drawings.
4. Ability to read, interpret, and apply work related codes, legal property descriptions and other regulations.
5. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Problem solving and research skills.
7. Strong computer skills to carry out daily work assignments
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff from other county departments and the general public.
9. Knowledge of customer service techniques.
10. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
11. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
12.Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,333.00 - $4,167.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,333 - $4,167