Planning Technician

VACANCY

The City of Pomona invites qualified candidates to apply for the Planning Technician position in the Development Services Department. This position serves as an important member of the Planning Division, providing technical support for current planning activities and serving as a primary point of contact at the public planning counter. Under general supervision, the incumbent reviews development applications and plans for completeness, interprets zoning and land use regulations, assists customers with permit and planning inquiries, coordinates with internal departments and outside agencies, and supports a variety of planning, zoning, historic preservation, and environmental review activities.

The Planning Technician plays a vital role in delivering responsive customer service while helping ensure development projects comply with the City's planning regulations and community development goals.

The City is currently seeking to fill one (1) vacancy for Planning Technician. An eligibility list will be established and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification that occur during the twelve (12) months following the list's establishment.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, organized, and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. They thrive in a fast-paced public service environment, enjoy assisting customers with complex planning and permitting questions, and can effectively interpret regulations while maintaining professionalism and accuracy. Successful candidates are adaptable, collaborative, and committed to providing exceptional service to developers, businesses, residents, and fellow City staff.

Why Pomona

The City of Pomona offers a rewarding opportunity to help shape the future of a vibrant and diverse community by supporting responsible growth and development. As a Planning Technician, you'll gain valuable experience in current planning, zoning administration, plan review, permit processing, and customer service while working alongside experienced planning professionals on a variety of development projects.

The City offers an excellent benefits package featuring a 4/10 work schedule with Fridays off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, CalPERS retirement, deferred compensation options, tuition reimbursement, and optional participation in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). This position also includes a 5% scheduled salary increase effective October 1, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by college level courses in a related field.
• Some prior work experience in planning is desirable.

• Possession of, or must obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Check plans submitted by developers and the public for completeness and accuracy.
• Interpret planning and zoning regulations for the public in-person, via phone, and through written communication.
• Review and issue administrative permits, including Temporary Use Permits and Minor Certificates of Appropriateness.
• Participate in professional and technical tasks such as data collection, analysis, planning formulation, and implementation across planning, zoning, historic preservation, and environmental review activities.
• Maintain detailed records of land use, socio-economic data, and other relevant statistics.
• Assist in developing counter processes and procedures.
• Serve as an information resource, directing the public to various sources, including other divisions and departments.
• Coordinate permits and planning activities with other City departments and external agencies.
• Prepare procedural reports as needed.
• Conduct plan checks for smaller projects, including accessory structures, fence/wall permits, single-family room additions, and telecommunication tower proposals.
• Manage data entry, storage, and retrieval on computer systems.
• Assist in conducting inspections to ensure project compliance with Planning/Historic Conditions of Approval, and other City ordinances and codes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

SELECTION PROCESS

This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies. Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected.

To complete your application for this position you may be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Final candidates are required to submit authorization for the City to run a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and must successfully pass a background investigation conducted by Human Resources.