Planning Technician

Planning Department Assistant

The Planning Department is seeking an enthusiastic candidate with a customer service mindset and a planning background that will serve as one of the faces at the Planning Department front counter. The incumbent will bridge the gap between the public and the Planning Department by providing answers to questions regarding zoning, development use regulations, and the planning entitlement process to the public and development community over the phone and at the Planning Department front counter. Additionally, the incumbent will monitor the submittal of planning entitlements through our electronic permitting system (Build Fontana) and will have the opportunity to work on some small-scale projects to gain experience and insight on questions that are asked by the public and development community.

The employee must have the ability to :

• Assist the professional planning staff and the general public by providing General Plan use, zoning and demographic and land use information at the public counter, over the telephone, and electronically.
• Respond to public records requests received from the office of the City Clerk.
• Prepare graphics and technical drawings for presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission and various Boards.
• Prepare, update and maintain development applications, maps, displays and related materials for distribution at the public counter.
• Assign addresses to tract maps; update specific plan amendments, development standards and graphics.
• Accept and review land development applications at the public counter and distribute applications to various personnel for appropriate processing.
• Review and process sign applications; prepare correspondence to developers relating to addresses, sign reviews, statues on various projects, and land development project information.
• Check plans for compliance with code, zoning, and development requirements for permit approval.
• Meet with consultants, contractors and the general public and prepare correspondence related to development projects.
• Maintain automated tracking system, record keeping, project files, permits, maps, other materials and records
• Prepare and assemble reports involving statistical data and land use data.
• Work effectively in a high volume, fast paced environment; work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Serve the public by answering questions and providing information on planning related matters.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

The above list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the employer.

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when preparing and reading written reports and other work related documents. Acute hearing is also required when providing phone and counter assistance.

Qualifications for this position shall include a combination of experience and training in the planning field. The employee must have the knowledge of :

The incumbent must have the ability to :

One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience related to planning, architectural or engineering. Preferred Qualifications : Previous customer service experience and prior work experience in a City or County Planning Department. Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in planning, building or a related field is desirable.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest Form (700 Form) and bi-annual ethics training pursuant to AB 1234.

The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.