Planning Technician
City of Oakley
Oakley, CA
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on March 26, 2019
Welcome to Oakley! We are hiring for a Planning Technician.
$27.55 to $33.99 per hour
Depending upon qualifications
This is a full-time, benefited position.
Final Filing Date:
April 12, 2019 before 5:00 p.m.
The City of Oakley is situated in eastern Contra Costa County. The City of Oakley incorporated in 1999 to manage growth more effectively, improve community services, and the quality of life.
Cultivating a strong sense of community and civic pride are the cornerstones to the City’s success. Building on its rich heritage, City leaders understand the importance of balancing growth and preserving a high quality of life for its citizens. The City’s motto, “A Place for Families in the Heart of the Delta” is evidenced everywhere you go – the City boasts highly ranked schools, safe neighborhoods, and has been named by “San Francisco Magazine” as one of the best places to raise a family in the East Bay
Representative Duties:
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Advise and assist the public, including de-velopers, property owners, and city departments with routine matters related to zoning regula-tions and permit procedures.
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Review architectural plans for compliance with zoning regulations.
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Review and process variance, conditional use permits, home occupation permits, and other applications submitted for zoning approval.
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Update and prepare maps, charts, graphics, and computer files to reflect changes in the General Plan, zoning regulations, and application statuses.
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Maintain map books, history files, and other reference materials.
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Collect, document, and interpret data per-taining to physical, social, and economic charac-teristics of the City.
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Complete assigned fieldwork, including site reviews for current applications or review of ap-proved development sites to ensure compliance with conditions of approval.
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Perform routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file manage-ment, copying, and answering the telephone.
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Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appro-priate and resolve service complaints.
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Perform related duties as required.
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Applications will be screened and those , City leaders understand the importance of balancing growth and preserving a high quality of life for its citizens. The City’s motto, “A Place for Families in the Heart of the Delta” is evidenced everywhere you go – the City boasts highly ranked schools, safe neighborhoods, and has been named by “San Francisco Magazine” as one of the best places to raise a family in the East Bay.
Selection Process:
Applications will be screened and those applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE minimum qualifications will be notified to participate in the interview process. All applicants will be notified via email or telephone whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. Selected candidate must successfully complete a background and reference check. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, medical condition (as defined by State law), marital status or political affiliation. In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the City will attempt to accommodate reasonably qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the City. Any qualified applicant with a physical or mental disability who requires an accommodation in the testing and/or selection process should contact the Human Resources Division and request an accommodation at least 3 business days prior to the interview.
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The City offers Kaiser plans with the City currently providing $1,535 per month to-ward the premium for health insurance cov-erage. (If employee has existing coverage, the City will provide cash in lieu up to $400). Dental and Vision coverage for employee and family is paid for by the City.
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The City participates in the CalPERS Retire-ment System and two different deferred compensation plans available (457 and 401a)
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Vacation – Accrual of 80 hours per year ini-tially and incrementally increasing up to 160 hours per year at 15 years of service
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Holidays – 12 scheduled and 2 floating
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Sick Leave— 12 days accrued each year
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Life insurance in the amount of $50,000
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Long Term Disability – City paid plans Flexible Spending Account – Tax deferred options for dependent care, health care, and premiums
Application Process The required City of Oakley employment application is available at
City Hall located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley.