Planning Technician

Salary : $46,883.20 - $70,304.00 Annually
Location : City Hall - 450 Cypress Creek, Cedar Park, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202500196
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central


The City of Cedar Park
The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Planning Technician . The successful candidate will provide essential support to property owners and the development community by helping them navigate property information, code requirements, and land use and development applications throughout the review and approval process.

ABOUT CEDAR PARK

As the third-largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is at the center of the remarkable growth, innovation, and economic opportunity that define Central Texas and Williamson County. Known for its strong local economy and business-friendly environment, Cedar Park offers an ideal place to build a career and make a meaningful impact. The City of Cedar Park is committed to developing future leaders by providing opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced organization. Consistently recognized as one of the nation's best places to live, Cedar Park combines the energy and opportunity of the Austin region with the accessibility, quality of life, and sense of community that make it a place people choose to stay and grow. Located just 17 miles from downtown Austin and at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds-access to a thriving technology and innovation hub, along with outstanding parks, trails, entertainment, and welcoming neighborhoods. Whether beginning a career or building a long-term future, Cedar Park provides an exceptional environment to live, work, and succeed.
The Position
Under general supervision, the Planning Technician assists the Development Services Department with a variety of technical and administrative duties including serving as staff liaison for our stakeholders and Department's board and commission, providing resource and technical support on development applications, researching and assembling data and reports, tracking projects, and maintaining records.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Planning Division, providing high-quality customer service to all internal and external customers by phone, email, and in-person on all land development regulations and policies, application processes and requirements, and application status.
• Responds to requests for information from the public and other city staff including public information requests, problem-solving, identifying their needs and directing them to other sources for information when necessary.
• Reviews site development and subdivision applications for compliance with the City's addressing regulations, including street names, subdivision names and legal descriptions.
• Reviews applications for residential and stand-alone building permits and certificate of occupancies for compliance with the City's zoning and site development ordinances.
• Performs field inspections as necessary to ensure project compliance with approved plans.
• Serves as staff liaison for official Board or Commission meetings associated with the Department; duties include preparing and posting all agendas and packets according to the Open Meetings Act, coordinating the collating and distribution of informational material packets, preparing and recording minutes.
• Coordinates with Case Manager to ensure all required notifications for cases are mailed and posted in accordance with State and Local Codes.
• Coordinates, schedules, and distributes informational material for weekly meetings such as Development Services Committee and Pre-Development meetings.
• Prepares zoning verification letters and supporting documentation as required.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes information from sources such as maps, departmental data, other jurisdictions, county clerk and other government records, to be utilized for special projects and various reports, presentations, and ordinancesConducts comparative surveys and benchmarking using peer city data and prepares summaries to support decision-making.
• Creates submittal schedules for zoning, subdivision, and site development permits;
• Performs such other related duties as may be required.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses


Associate degree and two (2) years of related experience; or
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, or related field. (preferred).

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, with acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
City development ordinances;
Data collection methods and techniques;
Planning and zoning terminology and basic practices;
City government organization, functions, policies and procedures.


Skill/Ability to:
Provide exceptional Customer Service
Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication;
Operate computer using standard word processing, spreadsheet and database software, graphic and desktop publishing, presentation software;
Organize facts and present them in a clearly written or graphic form; interpret maps;
Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately;
interpret and develop ordinances and resolutions; and
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public, developers, consultants and outside agencies.
The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our
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What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

02


How many years of professional experience do you have in urban planning, development review, permitting, architecture, geography, land use, zoning, or a closely related field?

• Less than 1 year
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• More than six years of experience

03


Do you meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements?

• I possess a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, or a closely related field.
• I possess an Associate's degree and at least two (2) years of related professional experience.
• My education and experience do not align with either option listed above.

04


Do you have a valid TX Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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What interests you in this position and in working for Cedar Park and what do you hope to gain from serving in this position?
06


Describe a situation where you had competing priorities. How did you prioritize and manage them while still supporting customers, meeting deadlines, etc.?
07


Describe a time when you used insightfulness to help a customer. What skills or resources did you use to help the customer?
Required Question