Planning Commission Clerk (Staff Services Technician

About The Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Planning and Community Development Department is recruiting for a well-qualified candidate that has experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with on‑going deadlines and the need for attention to detail. This Staff Services Technician position serves as Planning Commission Clerk to the Stanislaus County Planning Commission and as Clerk to the Airport Land Use Commission and Historic Site Committee, requiring the ability to attend evening public meetings held at least twice per month.

The ideal candidate needs to possess strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to edit and format large technical documents, and be comfortable performing critical tasks independently.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Planning and Community Development Department is recruiting for a well-qualified candidate that has experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with on‑going deadlines and the need for attention to detail. This Staff Services Technician position serves as Planning Commission Clerk to the Stanislaus County Planning Commission and as Clerk to the Airport Land Use Commission and Historic Site Committee, requiring the ability to attend evening public meetings held at least twice per month.

The ideal candidate needs to possess strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to edit and format large technical documents, and be comfortable performing critical tasks independently.

Final date to receive applications:
August 17, 2026

Oral Examination:
Tentative for the week of August 31, 2026

To learn more about the Planning and Community Development Department, please

The Planning Commission Clerk, under general supervision, prepares and maintains the agenda and minutes for various committees and attends committee meetings. The position is responsible for coordinating, proofing, and formatting time sensitive documents, including, but not limited to, public hearing notices and staff reports made available to the public. The position is assigned to the Department’s Planning Division and acts as a lead-worker disseminating work assignments, training staff, and handling more difficult task assignments.

The position may be assigned to supervise administrative clerks assigned to the Division.

• Assist in coordinating the processing of land use entitlement applications and related documents;
• Maintain records to track applications and documents through various processes;
• Proof, format, label, compile and distribute referrals, reports, memos, agendas, minutes, notices, and letters;
• Post, publish, and distribute agendas and hearing notices in accordance with legal requirements;
• Monitor and maintain strict legal deadlines and when necessary, follow-up with others to ensure all work is completed on schedule;
• Attend committee meetings and prepare meeting minutes (typically the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month);
• Set-up for, and tear down after, committee meetings;
• Utilize a variety of widely used productivity and communication tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, PDF editing, email, virtual collaboration platforms, and video conferencing software;
• Work with specialized databases and applications related to geographical information systems, permitting systems, and agenda meeting management systems;
• Post documents on the internet and distribute information via mass email;
• Prepare and file documentation with Clerk-Recorder’s Office;
• Maintain and archive commission agendas, minutes, and application administrative records;
• Communicate with commission members to provide information and verify meeting quorums;
• Utilize various technical equipment for the recording and broadcasting of commission meetings;
• Review and interpret new legislation, government codes, policy mandates, etc. pertaining to the work overseen by the position;
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills by attending trainings and by reading professional journals and publications;
• Communicate directly with and provide information to the public in person, by phone, and by email regarding commission…