Nature of Position
The City is seeking a part-time Planning Technician (Administrative Assistant II-PT) to support the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.

Under general supervision, the Planning Technician provides a wide variety of technical planning work, code compliance, and administrative support functions; advise and assist the public and other departments on matters related to planning, zoning, and related policies and regulations; review applications or requests for accuracy and completeness and input information in the appropriate tracking systems; research and assist project planners with the review of land use applications, requests, or complaints; review plans or requests for compliance with established procedures and regulations; process zoning clearance, sign permits, and other Permit Center requests; perform field work; and perform related work as assigned.

This is a part time, unbenefited temporary position. The position will be a maximum 28 hour work week, with flexible work hours during regular City business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm).
Examples of Duties
Provides technical assistance and information to the public and other City departments on matters related to planning, zoning, and related subjects; triage public inquiries and answer questions related to various City codes and ordinances that may be land use related;
Reviews plans, permit applications, and supporting documents to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, landscaping and parking; determines the type of permit process being sought, and enters required information into permit tracking systems;
Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources as directed by project planners; process Zoning Compliance inquiries and requests for zoning compliance determination letters;
Assists with preparing legal ads and public notices;
Prepares maps, charts, and tables of limited complexity;
Performs field work, including conducting site review to verify accuracy of plans and/or compliance with conditions of approval, posting notices;
Receives, evaluates, and processes applications for Zoning Clearances and Home Occupation Permits;
Performs routine office tasks, including filing, data entry, file management, copying, and answering the telephone;
Maintains current City maps, record of applications and requests, and land use documents in the automated tracking systems and/or hard copy files;
Attends public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education
Bachelor's degree, or any combination of related experience and education equivalent to completion of four-years of college course work in planning, public policy, architecture, environmental planning or closely-related field.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
1. State and local government laws, codes, and ordinances governing planning and zoning;
2. Principles and practices of municipal city planning;
3. Principles and practices of research and data collection;
4. Effective writing techniques;
5. Statistical, algebraic, or geometric concepts;
6. Customer service fundamentals and techniques; and
7. Computer hardware and software programs related to the work; knowledge and experience with GIS preferred but not required.

Ability to:
1. Understand, interpret, and effectively explain City codes, ordinances, regulations, and procedures;
2. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in a professional and courteous manner;
3. Review plans or requests and apply provisions of the codes and ordinances to determine compliance with such regulations;
4. Follow detailed oral and written instructions;
5. Use a variety of computer applications/software related to the work assigned;
6. Problem-solve; make sound judgments and decisions regarding job related inquiries and problems;
7. Plan and organize own work in an efficient and effective manner; work on several projects or issues simultaneously;
8. Work independently or in a team environment as needed;
9. Deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including individuals who disagree; and
10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered, candidates must submit a completed City of Alameda Job Application. Applicants will be screened and evaluated based on the information provided. Those best qualified on the basis of this review may be interviewed and considered for employment. Candidates will be required to successfully pass a background investigation.

To apply please go to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alamedaca/jobs/2215978/planning-technician-administrative-assistant-ii-pt?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs