Planning Technician

Join the City of Orange Community Development Department as our next Planning Technician!

We are accepting the first 100 applications for this exciting role, and will close the recruitment no later than October 18th.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in dynamic and interesting community development environment, as part of a strong, team-oriented department? Come work for the City of Orange! We are home to a diverse land use mix, four historic districts, varied environmental conditions, and engaged community members. Our City is rich with tradition and character, and has been designated "A Great Place in America" by the American Planning Association!

Orange is looking for an up-and-coming planning professional who is interested in developing skills and experience that will serve as building blocks for a planning career in local government. The ideal candidate is passionate about the field of planning, wants to be immersed in a work setting that will provide exposure to a wide variety of planning and historic preservation issues, enjoys working as part of a team, and is customer-service oriented.

The Planning Technician reports to the Principal Planner and will work closely with Planning staff and Building Permit Technicians to provide zoning information and facilitate development application submittals.

Under direct supervision, a Planning Technician serves as the primary Planning Division contact at the City’s public counter, working closely with building permit technicians and Planning Division staff. This position performs professional work in the field of current and advance planning; provides information and assistance to the public and developers on zoning and land use applications, and planning related matters at the public planning counter;

reviews minor planning applications; provides land use database support; and performs related work as required.

• Employees enjoy the perks of working within Old Towne Orange where our Metrolink, parks, shops, and restaurants are all just a short walk away!
• This role offers a 5/40, 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule!
• Your retirement will include a pension through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). All Classic CalPERS members joining Orange will enjoy the 2.7% @ age 55 formula!
• We provide a generous amount towards the purchase of healthcare insurance plans, but if you do not need insurance through the City, you will be eligible for a portion of that money as income.
• We offer Tuition Reimbursement benefits, and we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Our Wellness Program offers reimbursement for various wellness expenses including gym memberships, weights, and exercise equipment, providing employees with resources, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Basic principles and practices of urban and regional planning and zoning.
• Site planning and architectural design principles.
• Basic concepts of architecture, landscaping, traffic and transportation engineering as they relate to the process of urban planning.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer services by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Geographic, socio-economic, transportation, and other elements related to city planning.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and requirements and related reports.
• Researching and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to planning, zoning, and environmental review.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment, including related computer hardware and…