Planning Technician

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

Planning Technician supporting Birmingham’s land-use, zoning, and permitting decisions. Reviewing applications and plans, assisting planners, and coordinating planning-board communications.

Posted 8/9/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land use planning, zoning regulations, and GIS utilization to support community development and compliance. Strong communication and administrative skills facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and documentation management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GIS UtilizationLand Use PlanningZoning RegulationsCustomer Service ExperienceClerical Duties

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Hard Skills

Land Use ResearchPermit Application ReviewTechnical AssistanceRecord KeepingAdministrative Functions

Soft Skills

CommunicationCustomer Complaint HandlingStakeholder Liaison

Tools & Technologies

GIS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Planning MattersZoning OrdinancesFlood Plain RegulationsSubdivision OrdinancesBoard of Zoning Adjustment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research, surveys, and studies involving land use, demographics, housing, employment, and other planning matters to support planning and zoning decisions
Review plans, permit applications, drawings, maps, surveys, and related submittals for compliance with applicable requirements and land development ordinances
Provide information and technical assistance regarding zoning, permits, planning processes, flood plain, signage, and subdivision ordinances
Serve as a liaison to community members, contractors, businesses, realtors, engineers, developers, agencies, applicants, and other stakeholders
Receive and process license and permit applications, collect fees, and ensure departmental compliance
Perform administrative functions, coordinate communications, and prepare and compile information and documentation for Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission meetings
Record and dictate board meetings and notify agencies and citizens of hearings, approvals, and recommendations
Assist Planners with day-to-day land development activities
Make preliminary decisions on permit approval based on presented information
Prepare and send meeting-result memos and letters to departments, City Council, and applicants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver’s license
Experience working with the public, including explaining rules and regulations and handling customer complaints
Experience utilizing GIS, including reading maps and researching property information
Experience performing clerical duties, including filing, record keeping, and scheduling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave