5273-Planning Technician II

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Planning Technician II

Job Code: 5273

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Planning Technician II performs a wide variety of technical

planning work and administrative support functions, serving as paraprofessional support to

the Planner series. This is the journey-level class in the Planning Technician series

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

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

the latter has full supervisory responsibility and performs the more complex and technical

work of the unit. This class is further distinguished from the 5270 Planning Technician I in that

the latter works under direct supervision performing the more routine and less complex functions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead clerical 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. Case Management, which consists of: receiving, reviewing, and evaluating permit and planning

applications, construction plans and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy

and conformance with local, state, and federal codes and other applicable established

criteria and entering application data into the database and tracking system; resolving

issues related to the accuracy and completeness of permit and planning applications;

closing out cases, including finalizing motions, resolutions, and variance letters, in accordance

with established Department procedures; processes minor planning applications and

miscellaneous permit applications/referrals.

2. Processes permit and planning applications by using 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; records, logs, compiles and maintains various permit and planning applications,

related files, data, documents, plans, and reports and ensuring compliance with established

Department planning procedures and regulations.

3. Provides technical support to Planners and assists in the initial plan checking for certain

applications in the particular division as appropriate.

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

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

to planning processes and procedures.

5. Maintains recordkeeping and filing systems, both hard copy and electronic; processes complex

records requests associated with building permits and planning applications; researches

permit and planning application information to respond to records requests; processes

requests from other City Agencies; and performs in-house scanning of planning

applications and technical drawings.

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

of the department.

7. Resolves a variety of complex and difficult problems and complaints encountered by staff

and department representatives regarding permit and plan submittals.

8. Develops and maintains procedure manuals; may lead and/or participate in preparing and

processing administrative documents requiring extensive knowledge of department operations,

policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

9. Prepares correspondence, reports, charts, and other materials as needed; collects data

and prepares statistical reports regarding permit and planning application intake and approvals;

assists Planners in creating public notices and posters.

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.

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:

Two (2) 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).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 5270 Planning Technician I

To: 5279 Planning Technician III

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

Standard information

Disaster service work

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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