City & Regional Planning Aides

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Code: 19-4061.01

Description : Compile data from various sources, such as maps, reports, and field and file investigations, for use by city planner in making planning studies.

JobTitles : Planning Technician, Planner, Planning Assistant, Community Planner, Engineering Technician, Planning Aide, Development and Housing Director, Development Technician, Planning Intern, Zoning Technician

Tasks:
  • Participate in and support team planning efforts.
  • Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.
  • Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.
  • Provide and process zoning and project permits and applications.
  • Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
  • Serve as liaison between planning department and other departments and agencies.
  • Inspect sites and review plans for minor development permit applications.
  • Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.
  • Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
  • Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.