Planning Technician II

Planning Technician II

Planning Technician II, Clark County Community Development Engineering

This position will be the main contact for customers regarding the requirements, policies and procedures of development inspections (DIN), pre-construction meetings, tracking stormwater inspections for maintenance warranty, grading applications, submittal requirements for all development Engineering applications, completeness checks, calculating and requesting fees, scanning, prepare approval letters, public records requests, related technical services and minor land use information in the Development Engineering division of Community Development. The incumbent will act as liaison between the public and technical staff and provide general information regarding other divisions within the department; refer customers to appropriate outside agencies and respond to customers via phones, email, postal mail and walk-ins and possible back-up routing of projects to departments for other reviews. The position will perform customer service for Development Engineering in the Clark County Permit Center. Other duties as assigned.

This position is represented and requires membership in Local 307CO - Washington State Council of County and City Employees. Initiation Fee and Membership dues will be deducted from employee pay.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) years paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, planning or other related field; preferred but not required
• OR -
• Any combination of education and experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills

• Strong customer service experience

• Strong computer skills in Office 365

• Experience working in GIS and/or permitting systems

• Knowledge of land use preferred

• Knowledge of stormwater preferred but not required

• Knowledge of: the objectives, principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering, grading, stormwater and land use; laws, codes and policies governing these areas. This position will perform customer service for Development Engineering. Preferred to have underground construction knowledge.

• Ability to: interpret legal documents such as zoning codes, ordinances, resolutions, and legal descriptions; perform in organizing, recording, and tabulating technical information; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; be courteous with the public, other employees and staff of other agencies; follow oral and written instructions; operate standard office machines and equipment; perform field assignments as directed; obtain a valid Driver’s License; and so forth.

• Evidence of valid driver’s license and certified copy of current driving record (CCDR) are required at time of hire.

Salary

$33.26- $44.90 per hour

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be October 12, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time on or after October 12, 2026.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives site plans for review from development community, and coordinates the inter-agency review and application of County zoning and plat regulations to such site plans.
• Reviews and analyzes legal descriptions, legal documents, conveyances, and other information to determine the legal lot status of parcels of land, and to certify technically complete land use applications.
• Collects data from primary and secondary sources in the field and in the office.
• Assists public in providing information on platting and zoning matters.
• Conducts other review analysis on zoning and platting as requested by planners or administrative supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Grade Local 307.9A

Salary Range $33.26 - $44.90- per hour

Close Date Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.