About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Planning Technician is an entry-level, full-time paraprofessional role supporting planning, zoning, historic preservation, and development review for a Confidential Client in Gateway, GA. Working under the supervision of professional planning staff, you will perform routine technical reviews, assist the public, and help process applications while escalating complex issues to planners.

• Assist with intake, processing, and review of zoning, development, permitting, and historic preservation applications
• Support administrative and logistical tasks for meetings and public notifications
• Help applicants, property owners, contractors, and the public with routine questions about Planning Department procedures and requirements
• Review submitted applications and plans for completeness and basic compliance with zoning and development standards
• Perform routine site plan and permit reviews for uses, setbacks, building placement, parking, landscaping, and architectural standards as assigned
• Assist with Historic Preservation Commission applications and Certificates of Appropriateness under staff direction
• Conduct zoning and property research using zoning maps, GIS, tax records, ordinances, adopted plans, and historic preservation records
• Identify applicable zoning districts, overlay districts, and historic districts that affect properties
• Communicate routine application requirements and deficiencies to applicants under direction of planning staff
• Recognize issues that require interpretation or professional judgment and refer them to appropriate planning staff
• Ability to attend evening meetings is required

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Qualifications

• Education & experience: Associate degree in public administration, urban studies, construction management, social sciences, or related field required. Two years’ experience in plan review, zoning administration, building-code issuance, or surveying required. Bachelor’s degree preferred and may substitute for two years of experience.
• General knowledge of planning and zoning principles or the ability to develop this knowledge through training
• Ability to read and interpret zoning maps, site plans, surveys, and architectural plans
• Ability to apply ordinances, regulations, and procedures to routine development applications and field conditions
• Experience or familiarity with GIS and standard office software; experience with mapping, graphic, design, or CAD software desirable
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to explain routine procedures clearly to the public
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in planning, urban design, historic preservation, or development review is desirable

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Physical & Mental Demands

This position is primarily sedentary but may require occasional walking and standing. Lifting is limited to items under 10 pounds (files, small tools). Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Working Conditions

General office environment with frequent interruptions and deadlines. Evening meeting attendance is mandatory.

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Compensation

• $18.42 - $22.41 per hour
• Full-time; opportunities for professional growth and cross-training in planning and historic preservation functions

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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