**PLANNING TECHNICIAN**

                                                                                                                              Lake Havasu City, AZ

                                                                                                                       Closing Date: Open until Filled

OTF26-213

Salary: $25.68-$37.24/hourly

Trainee: $23.11

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                                                 

Department: DSD/Planning

Grade: CP8

JOB ANNOUCEMENT:

Lake Havasu City is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Technician to join our Development Services team. The ideal candidate will support the Planning Division by assisting with development application processing, customer service, zoning research, data management, and general administrative tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in urban planning, land use, or public administration to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to public inquiries regarding zoning, land use, and permit requirements.
• Review applications for zoning compliance and completeness.
• Assist with preparation of planning documents, reports, and public notices.
• Performs basic level planning inspections and site postings.
• Provide coverage for the Development Services front counter.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence.
• Possesses strong customer service skills and enjoys working with the public to provide clear and accurate information on planning, zoning, and permitting processes.
• Deeply familiar with reading and interpreting maps, site plans, and zoning codes. 
• Collaborative team-player-successful candidate is dependable, organized, and takes initiative in supporting planning staff and coordinating with other departments.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Development or Management.
• Less than 6 months experience in Development or Management.
• Valid driver license required.

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees: 

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation 
• Short Term Disability 
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

 The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.