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Job Description
Planning Technician City of Cottonwood Heights, UT Cottonwood Heights, UT Job Details Full-time $20.75 - $25.85 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication
Driver's License Typing Full Job Description Planning Technician Community & Economic Development Department Cottonwood Heights, Utah Salary:
$20.75 - $25.85 per hour
DOE Opening Date:
06/22/2026
Closing Date:
07/06/2026 Join Our Team! Cottonwood Heights is seeking a customer-focused and detail-oriented Planning Technician to join our Community & Economic Development Department. This position plays a key role in supporting the City's planning, zoning, permitting, and development review processes while serving as a primary point of contact for residents, contractors, developers, and business owners. If you enjoy working with the public, solving problems, coordinating projects, and helping shape the future of a community, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do As a Planning Technician, you will: Assist residents, contractors, developers, and businesses with planning, zoning, permitting, and land use inquiries. Receive, review, and process planning, zoning, subdivision, site plan, variance, sign permit, and other development applications. Review applications for completeness and compliance with City ordinances and development standards. Coordinate application reviews between departments and track project progress. Process building permits, calculate fees, issue permits, and coordinate inspections. Prepare public notices, meeting agendas, staff reports, and Planning Commission packets. Conduct zoning and land use research and assist with planning projects and ordinance updates. Maintain department records, databases, websites, and permit tracking systems. Provide exceptional customer service both in person and electronically. Desired Skills & Experience We're looking for candidates who are organized, customer-service oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong candidates will possess:
Knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, permitting, and land use processes. Experience reviewing permits, development applications, or related records. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to interpret municipal codes, site plans, maps, and technical documents. Experience working with Microsoft Office, permit management software, GIS, Bluebeam, Adobe products, or related software. Ability to establish positive working relationships with residents, developers, contractors, and coworkers. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field; and Two (2) years of experience in planning, zoning administration, permitting, development review, or a related field. OR Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements Valid Utah Driver License. Ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Ability to attend occasional evening meetings. Why Cottonwood Heights? Cottonwood Heights offers a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and growing community.
Benefits Include:
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Optional Supplemental Benefits Application Process Interested applicants must submit a completed employment application and resume through the City's employment portal. First review of applications will occur on 07/07/2026. Cottonwood Heights City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
