Planning Technician

Duties

• Captures and coordinates planning, zoning administration, permit and plan review activities, and public hearing processes.
• Serves as a liaison among planners, applicants, boards and commissions, internal departments, consultants, property owners, and the public.
• Coordinates the intake and processing of planning and zoning applications.
• Reviews submissions for completeness; establishes and maintains case files; enters data into County information systems; and tracks applications throughout the review process.
• Provides administrative support for planning-related boards and commissions.
• Responds to inquiries from applicants, property owners, consultants, and the public regarding planning and zoning procedures, application status, public hearing requirements, and development processes.
• Coordinates permit and plan review activities; routes applications for departmental review; monitors review workflows; responds to status inquiries; resolves routine processing issues; and provides backup support for planning and zoning functions.
• Maintains planning records and information systems; prepares statutory public notices; updates databases and tracking systems; maintains digital and physical records in accordance with records retention requirements; and assists with reports, statistical data, mapping materials, and website content.
• Affords assistance with case preparation, project coordination, and operational support; facilitates document routing; coordinates activities across divisions; supports workflow improvements; and prepares procedural documentation and training materials.
• Performs administrative and technical duties in support of Planning and Zoning Division operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in planning, zoning, land use, development review, or governmental administrative support.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.