Planning Technician U315 Jobs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Answers questions and provides information to the public
Participates in field land use surveys, researches documents, compiles information, and conducts preliminary evaluation on zoning cases and planning studies

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
Answers phone calls, provides information, takes messages, and routes calls
Evaluates for completeness application files on zoning changes, variance requests or conditional use permits; reviews architectural or engineering site development plans, subdivision and minor plats to assist planners; and prepares reports.
Researches and compiles information concerning zoning cases and planning studies from various sources, including aerial photos, census tract maps, land use and zoning maps, real estate maps, and other research data
Assists planners with research and neighborhood field surveys to determine zoning district classifications per tax block or lot, current land use of property, public facilities and organizations, and other zoning or neighborhood plan information.
Answers questions, provides information and advises the public concerning zoning district regulations, the Comprehensive Plan, landscape ordinance, sign ordinance and department policies and procedures
Provides technical assistance and instruction to others on how to make an application with the Planning Commission or Boards of Zoning Adjustment for a zoning change, variance or a conditional use permit
Converts information into numerical codes, enters data into computer address and land use data base, and searches computer records to display or report information or to respond to inquiries for information contained within the data base
Reviews approved Planning Commission docket information, staff reports and zoning documents and makes corrections to land use information files, records and maps
Prepares slides, transparencies, maps, statistical charts and other graphic displays for public meetings and hearings
Participates in field land use surveys, posts zoning meeting signs, and operates a camera to photograph site locations
Collects statistical data, prepares reports regarding department activities and operations, and maintains departmental records and files
Performs related work

Associate's degree
Engineering Technology
Geography
Political Science
Regional Planning
Sociology
Urban Economics
Urban Planning
Related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
One year of research; analytical; graphics; drafting; field surveying; zoning; urban and regional planning; or architectural, engineering or real estate technical or clerical experience

EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
REGULATORY DIVISION
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

EOE
U31

• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• Tuition Assistance
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Vacation
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Childcare Assistance
• Supplemental Life
• Vision
• Dental
• Free TARC Use
• Holiday Pay
• Medical
• Sick Leave
• Group Term Life

• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)

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• Ineligible For Benefits

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