5279-Planning Technician III

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Planning Technician III

Job Code: 5279

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Planning Technician III supervises, trains, assign, and evaluates subordinate personnel engaged in a wide variety of paraprofessional, technical, administrative and specialized planning work in receiving, reviewing, and processing permits and

planning applications. This is the first-level supervisor in the Planning Technician series.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 5279 Planning Technician III is distinguished from 5273 Planning Technician II in that

the former leads or supervises a team of paraprofessionals and administrative support staff

involved in specialized planning work and performs the most complex and technical work of

the unit.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises paraprofessional, administrative, and technical support staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, organizes, and oversees permit and planning application processing activities, supervises

technical, clerical and/or other administrative support staff.

2. Utilizes fee schedules and designated calculation methodologies to determine value and

calculate and access preliminary and final fees; calculates size-based fees; collects, records

and balances permit related monetary transactions.

3. Receives, reviews, and evaluates complex permit and planning applications, construction

plans and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with

established Department planning procedures and regulations.

4. Provides technical and specialized support to Planners as appropriate.

5. Interacts with project sponsors, the public, and other City department representatives relative

to complex permit and planning applications; advises and assists the public on matters

related to planning process and procedures.

6. Disseminates, explains, and interprets information, regulations, and policies and procedures

of the department.

7. Researches and resolves complex public records and record requests regarding permits

and planning applications, and fee calculations; resolves a variety of complex and difficult

problems and complaints encountered by staff and department representatives regarding

permit and plan submittals; processes and responds to complex records requests associated

with building permits and planning applications.

8. Develops and maintains procedure manuals; develops work procedures, methods and record

keeping systems based on standard office practices and/or administrative directives.

9. Collects data and prepare statistical, reports regarding permit and planning application intakes

and approvals; and oversees the preparation and processing of administrative

documents requiring extensive knowledge of department operations, policies, procedures,

codes, regulations, and ordinances.

10. Performs extensive and complex entries into the computer-based systems, ensuring data

accuracy; ensures records logs are completed and maintained for various permit and planning

application related files, data, documents, plans, and reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: basic planning practices, concepts, and principles as they relate to Planning

applications procedures.

Ability or Skill to: research, compile and analyze data from planning database; access and

use relevant computer software applications and database systems to process records, documents and prepare correspondence and reports; communicate effectively and courteously

with the public, staff, and departmental personnel; express ideas clearly, concisely and accurately when writing correspondence and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, other city departments, public officials, applicants,

special interest advocates and the general public; manage time effectively; work with various

cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; work independently within established policies and procedures; coordinate, train and supervise staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions)

may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience in technical land use planning in a city, county, or regional planning office or administrative support experience which includes processing public noticing for land use staff reports and environmental assessment reports and/or the permitting for land

use development.

License and Certification:

None

Substitution:

Two (2) years of college level coursework in urban studies, urban planning, architecture,

landscape architecture, geography from an accredited college may substitute for two (2)

years of required experience (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one (1) year).

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 5273 Planning Technician II

ORIGINATION DATE: 04/08/22

AMENDED DATE:

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

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All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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