Planning Technician

Salary : $65,769.60 - $69,230.72 Annually
Location : One Government Center, Toledo, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00239
Department: Plan Commission
Division: Planning Commission
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Planning Technician will provide para-professional, technical and support assistance in the development and implementation of the Plan Commission's activities. This position provides land use and planning information and assistance to developers, the business community, and the public.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides technical support for planning applications including zoning compliance and certification documents, lot splits, minor and major site plan review, zoning and special use permits.
• Provides informational and technical assistance concerning land use issues including, but not limited to, zoning and subdivision regulations, development policies and procedures, and code interpretation to development professionals, the general public.
• Researches, collects and organizes statistical and non-statistical data.
• Assists Planners with preparation of preliminary reports.
• Prepares and reviews completed maps and plans.
• Dispenses verbal or printed information regarding planning regulations and activities.
• Reads blueprints to update plans and maps.
• Reads and interprets legal descriptions and prepares maps from these descriptions.
• Assists with various projects including adjacent landowner notifications and indexing cases utilizing GIS.
• Performs public assistance functions such as providing customer service at the front counter and resolving phone-in questions and concerns.
• Provides support to boards and commissions.
• Designs various planning documents as needed.
• Researches and collects data for special planning studies and assembles findings for reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Professional planning theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Processes, codes and regulations sufficient to review plans
• Computer programs, to include Microsoft Office products, Internet applications, and GIS.

Skill In:

• Researching and organizing data into a meaningful format.
• Dealing effectively with developers, staff and the general public.
• Presenting ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Understanding zoning and subdivision matters.
• Communications, both verbal and written.

Ability to:

• Interpret development plans, regulations, laws and legal descriptions.
• Work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Read legal descriptions.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and interruptions throughout the workday.
• Have strong customer service skills and abilities required.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Handle detail with accuracy and recall information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency, supplemented by two (2) years of college level course work in planning preferred.
• One (1) year of technical planning work or related experience.
• Related college course work (land use, urban planning, geography, environmental programs, architecture, public administration, business administration, or other similar field of study), to include customer relations coursework, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required work experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will constantly stand, frequently walk and continuous sitting. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will continuously work indoors. The employee will occasionally work extended hours with rare travel to multiple worksites. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Class Code: Planning Technician (4111)
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.


Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link:
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link:

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
01


Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

• Yes
• No

02


If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.
03


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

05


Please list college coursework that you have completed in land use, urban planning, geography, environmental programs, architecture, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
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How many years technical planning work or related experience do you have?

• Three (3) or more years of experience
• Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience
• One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience
• Less than One (1) year of experience
• No experience

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Describe your technical planning work or related experience.
Required Question