Planning Technician

The city of Largo is looking for a Planning Technician to join our team.  This position is an entry level planning position responsible for permit review, customer service, and the development and presentation of various forms of planning information used by planners, government officials, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in urban planning, architecture or landscape architecture, public administration, GIS or geography, or closely related field and two (2) years of directly related experience in urban planning, plans review, zoning administration, permitting, code enforcement, architecture; or equivalency of training and experience
• Internship or work experience in planning, research, geographic mapping is preferred
• Experience with local government is preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to

o understand and communicate permitting and planning requirements related to the Florida Building code and/or local government land development codes and regulations

o present data in graphic, pictorial, tabular, and written form

o use appropriate software to perform research in support of planning cases and projects

o establish and maintain effective working relations with City employees, officials, and the public

o communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

o provide positive customer service

o meet and deal courteously with the general public using tact and discretion

• Familiarity with the following software:

o Microstation

o ArcGIS

o Microsoft Office Suite

For more information apply on our website here!