Senior Planning Technician

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Join the City of Allen—a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents where strong economic growth, excellent schools, and an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and play. Our mission is simple: "To achieve excellence in managing community development and city services, continually enhancing the quality of life and public confidence." At the City of Allen, our employees bring the PRIDE values to life:

• People First – Prioritizing others
• Respect – Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity – Serving with honesty and trust
• Deliver – Following through and exceeding expectations
• Excel – Driving innovation and continuous improvement

We do Work that MATTERS! Join a team that serves our community and makes a real impact every day. Learn more about the City of Allen .

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides information and support to citizens, developers, engineers, and other departments by assisting with the application process, responding to questions and inquiries regarding zoning, development, ordinances, and regulations, and researching existing codes and ordinances for staff, other City departments, and customers.
• Provides assistance with the weekly Technical Review Committee by assisting in the coordination of meeting agendas, coordinating meetings with developers, distributing plans, receiving and compiling staff comments, and distributing communications to developers.
• Assists in the processing of development applications for compliance with the Allen Land Development Code, Zoning Ordinances, and land use entitlement requirements by intaking applications.
• Provides technical support and assistance to the City's Geographical Information System (GIS) by preparing information for public hearing notices and other supporting documents, conducting analysis of mapping data in support of development cases and planning projects, addressing private properties, and routing to GIS department for final review.
• Assists with the review and processing of specialized permits and property data by evaluating sign permit and TABC permit applications for regulatory compliance, and managing the assignment and maintenance of addresses to ensure accuracy within City records and emergency response systems.
• Provides research by collecting information, analyzing data, and preparing and delivering reports including population data, assisting with long-range forecasts of demographics, and maintaining the land use inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and skills may also be considered, but a typical way to qualify is by obtaining:

• Associate's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field with two (2) or more years of relevant planning-related experience, or equivalent.

• Safe driving record and a valid Texas Driver's License
• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

• This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• The schedule may be modified if departmental needs arise.
• May be required to work overtime.

This position is classified as sedentary and requires the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions. Typical physical demands include:

• Primarily sitting while performing research, reviewing development applications, preparing reports, and utilizing computer systems.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, map review, document preparation, and operation of standard office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending,…