Assistant Planner & Permit Technician

• Location 801 Southwest Highway 101,Lincoln City, OR, 97367,United States
• Base Pay $28.76 - $36.72 / Hour
• Job Category Planning, Building, Community Development
• Industry Planning, Building, Local Government Planning
• Relocation Expense Covered Yes
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Assistant Planner and Permit Technician

$28.76- $36.72 per hour

Full-Time--Non-Exempt

AFSCME Union—Grade 9

This position will remain open until filled, with a first look at applications on October 15, 2026.

Responsibilities include providing information, technical assistance and administrative support on planning-related matters to the public and other City staff. The successful candidate will participate in special planning projects and coordinate and process land use and other related permit applications.

The Assistant Planner and Permit Technician processes short-term rental licensing and renewal applications, reviews various land use permits for code compliance, and processes electrical and plumbing permit applications. This includes conducting onsite internal and external inspections for all permits, preparing and distributing notifications and composing staff reports for decision‑making.

This is an on‑site position based in Lincoln City, Oregon. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors. Valid driver’s license required for field work. Please see full job description for more details about the position.

Questions about the recruitment should be directed to:

Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Four‑year college education in planning, geography, architecture, public administration, urban studies or related field or equivalent, or at least two years of related experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties. Strong knowledge of planning objectives, concepts, principles, standards, techniques, information sources and practices. Familiarity with laws, codes, rules, regulations and ordinances applied to land use planning and legal descriptions.

Ability to comprehend and interpret land use laws, rules and regulations, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials, and read charts, maps, site plans and building plans. Must possess effective organization and time management skills. Must be competent using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ArcGIS. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills, and the ability to handle conflict resolution with decorum and good judgment.

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines and supervisory direction.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:
Possession of valid Oregon driver’s license.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES:
More than three years’ experience within a municipal government, bilingual (English/Spanish), Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

While performing the duties of this position, the employee frequently must sit, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools and controls. The position requires mobility and, at times, traversing uneven terrain. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, and infrequently, may require moving materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over 50% of the work period, while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, telephone and standard office equipment.

Work time is spent…