Planning Technician

This position provides administrative support to Rome/Floyd County Planning Departments. This position will initiate and coordinate the clerical functions required in effective implementation of administrative policies of the department and others.

• Basic knowledge of zoning, land use, and historic preservation and/or completion of statewide training within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet;
  Tyler Munis a plus.
• Knowledge of Zoning Procedures Act.
• Knowledge and familiarity with public meetings.
• Knowledge of clerical bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Strong computer skills for filing out reports, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions from multiple supervisors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and public.
• Ability to work independently and organize time effectively.
• Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data accurately.
• Ability to get along well with diverse personalities - tactful - mature - flexible.
• Ability to read site plans a plus.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with some college. (Local Government or Municipal experience preferred).
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in an administrative nature preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residency.
• Must obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.