Planning Technician

Salary: $45,702.00 Annually

Location:

Cumming, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 03641

Department:
Planning & Development - Development Review

Opening Date: 07/16/2026

Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

The purpose of this classification is to process land development plans, if assigned to the Development Review Division.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conducts research of geographical information system (GIS) system, computer databases, internet sites, site plans and construction plans for accuracy and applicable county requirements prior to processing.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, geographical information system (GIS) system, email, internet, or other computer programs.

Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, applications, legal advertisements, agendas, meeting minutes, agenda requests, resolutions, confirmation letters, completes, processes, forwards or retain as appropriate.

Receives moneys in payment of rezoning application fees, grading permit fees, or other departmental fees/services; records transactions, issues receipts, and forwards revenues as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, County officials, attorneys, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Attends meetings as needed.

Prepares monthly submitted/approved grading permit reports; distributes to other departments and to the public. Provides support to other County departments regarding project submittal, review, and approval, facilitates preapplication meetings, maintains documentation of projects per state and local open records laws and record retention, follows Board of Commissioners agenda and minutes for actions on active projects and code changes.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Provides information and assistance to citizens, property owners, land developers, contractors, architects, staff members, County officials, or other individuals/agencies regarding land use issues, code/ordinances, or application procedures. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in office administration, and personal computer operations; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving office administration, computerized mapping, database administration, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

PERFORMANCE BASED INTERNAL PROMOTION TRACK

Within the Planning and Community Development Department are internal promotional opportunities where qualified staff may apply for other positions at a higher pay grade. After two (2) years of relevant experience as a Planning Technician and having demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent may be eligible to apply for a Planner I position. After two (2) years of relevant experience as a Planner I and having demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent may be eligible to apply for a Planner II position.

Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows

• 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
• 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
• 15+ Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO - $0 Individual Deductible

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer…