Planning amp Zoning Technician

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Planning & Zoning Technician
Application Deadline: March 14, 2022
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rate of Pay: $20.5021 Hourly
$42,644.37 Annually
Characteristics of the Job
Under general supervision, performs technical work in city planning, zoning and permit review; provides information pertaining to land use, zoning, subdivision and property data to interested parties; accesses and maintains information through electronic databases and geographic information system; may assist in preparing staff reports or technical documents.
Examples of Duties
Other duties may be assigned.
Provide direct service to citizens, contractors, developers, business owners, attorneys, realtors and interested parties seeking information and assistance with zoning and development issues in person, by phone, by email or virtually.
Review residential, commercial, and/or industrial building permit applications and examine related development plans for compliance with codes and ordinances administered by the division; reference or research applicable regulations.
Utilize City permit, land management and GIS systems, county GIS system, county property records, township assessor records and other electronic and paper data sources to obtain information.
Conduct research and investigations on property ownership, zoning, permit and development history.
Assist in the coordination of the city’s development review process by receiving, circulating and reviewing materials.
Conduct field investigations and site checks of property development activities and to investigate complaints.
Prepare graphics, text, charts and tables as needed for staff reports to boards and commissions.
Provide management with appropriate input to improve department processes and procedures and to enhance customer service.
Training and Experience
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or technical school and one (1) year progressively responsible experience in urban planning, landscape architecture, geography or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good working knowledge of the acceptable practices, methodologies, standards and principles of city planning, zoning, land use, redevelopment activities and maps, charts, sketches and graphics; knowledge of the laws and regulations that impact the work performed.
Exceptional skill in public, employee and labor relations and in maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, officials, agencies, property owners, vendors and the general public; dealing with the public tactfully and courteously and working harmoniously with others; skill in writing planning reports; communicating effectively, orally and in writing; and the use of Microsoft Office, databases and GIS software.
Ability to maintain absolute confidentially of information and situations encountered in the course of employment; ability to conduct research in planning, zoning and redevelopment problems; present results of research effectively in oral, written or graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, other government agencies and the general public; ability to work productively in a team environment. Ability to speak Spanish desirable.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Illinois driver’s license or equivalent
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Residency Requirement
AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City's Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.
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