Planning Technician

## Planning TechnicianApplylocations: Lakewood, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: July 6, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR103799The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.**HIRING RANGE: $32.36 - $35.96/hour**Provides technical assistance and support for the Development Assistance Planning Division. Assists citizens, developers and staff in addressing planning and zoning related inquiries both in person and over the phone; reviews and processes various permits and development applications; and performs other planning duties as required by supervisor.Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provides Planner of the Day services by responding to routine planning and zoning inquiries in person, by phone, and by e-mail from citizens and the development community as related to land development procedures, regulations and ordinances. • Reviews single family residential permits for buildings, signage and fencing to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning requirements. • Reviews zoning verification and business license requests to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning requirements. • Maintains and manages development case and permit applications within the planning case management system. • Maintains the Development Assistance, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and Lakewood Speaks webpage for planning cases. • Maintains a calendar of events for staff meetings, DAT meeting and Board and Commission meetings. • Sets up after-hours meetings for Boards and Commissions within Planning and attends meetings to record, process and distribute meeting minutes. • Prepares legal notifications for neighborhood, and Board and Commission meetings, including updating meeting calendar, preparing and mailing notices. • Ability to transport self between City facilities and off-site locations • Performs other duties as assigned. Reporting Relationships Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Planning Manager – Development Assistance. Supervision Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to work independently and within a team. • Ability to provide excellent customer service. • Ability to effectively manage difficult situations, sensitive issues, and people who may be upset. • Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills to handle a variable workload daily. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills ensuring clear communication with staff, particularly when conflicts or problems arise. • Ability to read maps and locate properties on a map. • Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail. • Background check required. Technological Skills • Technical abilities such as computer mapping and graphics, drafting and computer word processing. • Ability to manage Planning – Development Assistant Division webpage. Education and Experience • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Prefer Bachelor’s degree in City or Regional Planning or related field. • Experience: One year of customer service experience required. • Equivalent combination of related education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability required to effectively perform the functions of this position may be considered, as determined by management. Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training • Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred.LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work Physical Demands Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa Sit, stand or be stationary Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc. Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color Environmental Conditions may include Office settings Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance**Pay Range**$27.66-$35.96Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.### About UsLakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area.Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses.We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options.### Accessibility NoticeIf you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood### Introduce Yourself*Not finding the right fit?* Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking **Get Started** below or **create an account** by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!### BenefitsThe City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions.**Medical*** Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)* Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)**Dental** Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan**Vision** Vision Service Plan (VSP)**Life Insurance** Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.**Pension** Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.**Sick Leave** Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.**Vacation** Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.**City Holidays** Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.**The Following are Additional Benefits the City Offers:*** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* Deferred Compensation* Voluntary Life Insurance* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Short Term Disability* Long Term Disability (LTD)* Injury Leave* Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)* Military Leave* Jury Duty* Tuition Assistance* Credit Union* Recreation Facilities* Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.* Wellness Programs* Value-Added Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr