Planning Technician

The City of Vineyard is seeking a motivated, customer-focused professional to join our Community Development team as a Planning Technician . This unique position combines front-counter customer service and administrative support with meaningful planning responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in urban planning, land use, development review, or local government.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with the public, and interested in learning the planning and development process. This position offers hands-on experience with development applications, public meetings, GIS mapping, planning research, and community development projects.

What You'll Do

Customer Service & Development Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and business owners.
• Answer questions regarding zoning, development applications, permits, and planning processes.
• Receive, review, and process land use and development applications.
• Calculate and collect application and permit fees.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical planning records.

Planning & Development Review

• Assist with the review and processing of site plans, subdivisions, plat amendments, conditional use permits, development agreements, signage permits, and other planning applications.
• Conduct research and gather information for planning studies, reports, and special projects.
• Assist with the preparation of staff reports, maps, graphics, and presentation materials.
• Support updates to city ordinances, development regulations, and planning documents.
• Assist with GIS mapping, data collection, and spatial analysis projects.

Public Meetings & Administrative Support

• Prepare agendas, packets, notices, and meeting materials for the Planning Commission, Hearing Officer, Development Review Committee, Active Transportation Commission, and other boards as assigned.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and provide administrative support.
• Coordinate public hearing notices and ensure compliance with legal notification requirements.
• Maintain departmental calendars and track project deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related field; or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, subdivision plats, zoning maps, and development documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with GIS software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the public, developers, consultants, elected officials, and other agencies.

Why Work for Vineyard?

Vineyard is one of Utah's fastest-growing cities, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both current and long-range planning. You'll work on a wide variety of projects including development review, community planning, GIS mapping, public engagement, transportation initiatives, and policy development while helping shape the future of a growing community.

This position is ideal for someone pursuing a career in urban planning or local government and seeking practical experience beyond traditional administrative support roles.

Vineyard is an Equal Opportunity Employer