Planning, Zoning & Permit Technician

The Planning, Zoning & Permit Technician is responsible for the review and issuance of building permits and zoning applications, coordination of plan review and a variety of administrative duties for the Community Development department.

• Responsible for first point review and initial compliance check of all building permit applications.
• Review and recommend updates to ordinances, specifications and codes.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Community Development department with a focus on customer service.
• Works with all necessary departments to coordinate plan review and issuance of Review Letters.
• Works with appropriate representatives to assign all new site addressing for Commercial and Residential development.
• Serves as staff point person and assists with review for all plans submitted pertaining to Building and Zoning Regulations; issues permits when complete.
• Performs duties of cash collection and filing as necessary for permit issuance.
• Communicates courteously with the public and effectively explains regulations and guidelines.
• Issues necessary public notices, and mailings to comply with Planning & Zoning meeting and application requirements.
• Communicates with all appropriate entities to maintain accurate and up to date GIS mapping software.
• Serves as staff liaison for Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments, to include meeting coordination, compiling packets and agendas, taking and filing of minutes.
• Completes and maintains various files, plans, records, and reports.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Work independently and exercise initiative and judgment in the planning and execution of tasks assigned.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and effective interpersonal skills at all times.
• Utilize general office equipment such as computers, 10-key, fax machines, copiers, e-mail and all similar office technology on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate the ability to support and function in a team environment.
• Prepare and maintain records with an elevated level of detail and accuracy.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Participation in training.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• The ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• The ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• The ability to work in an unfatigued state
• The ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• The ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory
• The ability to concentrate
• The ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience working well in a team with multifaceted objectives
• Two (2) years’ experience in Planning and Zoning preferred

• Knowledge of construction standards, practices, procedures, and materials.
• Considerable knowledge of municipal government operations, familiarity with City ordinances.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Incode and Civic Gov software preferred.
• The ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• The ability to manage confidential information appropriately and professionally at all times.
• The ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail amidst a multitask, changing priority environment.

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting.
• Constant sitting, but may involve walking, or standing.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, and climb.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Hold and grip objects.

• Able to obtain job related certifications.
• Valid Missouri Driver’s License and must remain insurable under the City’s liability insurance policy.