Permit Technician or Assistant Planner

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https://api.latah.id.us/web/downloadJobApp?fileName=Application.pdf

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Overview Performs a variety of technical, clerical and customer service duties for the Planning and Building Department. Must be technologically proficient and able to work closely with the public. Responsibilities Performs a wide range of technical, administrative, and customer service duties supporting land use applications, code compliance and enforcement activities, and building permit processes. Serves as a primary point of contact for the public in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Assists the Planning, Building, and GIS Departments by helping applicants; answering questions; coordinating permits from application through issuance and inspection; conducting research and fieldwork; processing and reviewing land use applications; and preparing and occasionally presenting (assistant planner) written and oral reports for land use proposals, appeals, meetings, and hearings. Clerks meetings and hearings; assists with office support operations; and helps administer departmental databases, including generating reports. May also administer assigned planning and zoning programs and assist with County-initiated projects and long-range planning efforts. Must attend evening meetings and hearings and conduct fieldwork on uneven or unimproved terrain.

Requirements Permit Technician:

Associate degree or equivalent, two (2) years of experience working in an office (or one year with a Bachelor's degree), at least one (1) year of GIS experience or equivalent education, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, proficiency with database systems, strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, ability to read maps, legal descriptions, and technical documents, valid driver's license (must be maintained).

Assistant Planner:

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, rural sociology, land use policy, or other field, at least one (1) year of experience using GIS, knowledge of land use planning principles, regulations, and enforcement practices, ability to interpret legal descriptions and prepare maps, strong research, writing, and analytical skills, excellent customer service and communication skills, proficiency with computers and technology especially database management and document preparation, valid driver's license (must be maintained).

Pay:

$22.42 - $27.84 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person