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Planning Technician I

City of Denton, TX

Denton, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23.39–$30.41 Per Hour
SKILLS
Auto Insurance, Blueprints, Bond Market, Bookkeeping, Building Codes, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Contract Management, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Driver's License, E Programming Language, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Emergency Management Agency, File Management, Geography, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Incident Management, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Liability Insurance, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Operational Support, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Public Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Schematics, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Urban Planning, Zoning
LOCATION
Denton, TX
POSTED
Today
Salary: $23.39 - $30.41 Hourly
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00199
Department: Development Services
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

Responsible for performing technical review and processing of submittals to include: project confirmation and entry of associated fees; providingcounter assistance to the general public, contractors, and developers; requires the ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative while assuming more difficult tasks.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:
  • Conducts reviews on project submittals, which include: accepting and processing project applications; processing and managing of 3-Way Development Contracts, monitors the status of planning projects; completes review of zoning to assure compliance with requirements such as use, parking ratios and landscape requirements; prepares Zoning Verification letters and gathers information for such; reviews existing city codes and ordinances and communicates applicable sections to various members of the public and/or business community.
  • Coordinates the circulation of final plats for signature approval; determines the required legal documents for each project; calculates and collects required fees at the recordation stage, facilitates bonds and processes bond release requests; monitors letters of credit and coordinates extensions as necessary; and reviews and researches legal documents.
  • Provides technical support and assistance to staff and the public on issues related to planning, zoning, platting, and development. Assists with meeting coordination and preparation associated with project activities, updating codes, updating weekly project review list descriptions and ordinances, submittals and project requirements. Assists in ensuring reviews are complete and projects are closed out.
  • Performs financial activities in support of department operations, which includes: calculation and data entry of fees required for submitted projects, generating revenue reports; and/or, performing other related activities.
  • Provides excellent customer service, which includes: greeting customers; answering phones; responding to requests for information or service; and, performing other related activities.
  • Maintains/prepares a variety of records for the department related to development activities.
  • Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying.
  • Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity, such as special use permits and variances.
  • Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
  • Prepares public notices or property owner verifications.
  • Prepares maps, charts, tables of limited complexity.
  • Attends public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
  • Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
Additional Duties:
  • May investigate violations, conduct field inspections; or attend public meetings during and outside of normal business hours.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency
  • Three (3) years of experience in plans review, zoning administration, building code, code enforcement or related field
  • Must have or complete the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses, 100, 200, and 700 within 18 months of employment
OR
  • An Associate's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, or related field
  • One (1) year of customer service experience
  • One (1) year of experience in construction/design/planning in a municipal setting
  • Must have or complete the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses, 100, 200, and 700 within 18 months of employment
OR
  • Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
  • Skilled in providing customer service;
  • Skilled in problem solving
  • Knowledge of basic filing principles;
  • Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices;
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting development/construction documents;
  • Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable code requirements and permitting processes;
  • Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
  • Skilled in reading and comprehending highly technical or specialized materials;
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, schematics, and/or other related development documents;
  • Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines;
  • Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
  • Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Preferences:
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Certified Permit Technician
  • Previous customer service, construction or municipal experience

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must have a valid Class "C" Driver License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
  • Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
  • Must pass a physical examination
  • Must be able to work overtime when requested
  • Must have or complete the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses, 100, 200, and 700 within 18 months of employment.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:
1. Standing: I
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: A
5. Carrying: A
6. Pushing/Pulling: A
7. Overhead Work: A
8. Fine Dexterity: A
9. Kneeling: A
10. Crouching: I
11. Crawling: A
12. Bending: I
13. Twisting: A
14. Climbing: A
15. Balancing: A
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: M
19. Video Display: E
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer, various software applications, phone, measuring instruments, level, ladder, testing devices and the occasional operation of a motor vehicle

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are normally performed in an office environment.

EEO STATEMENT
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.
01

Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?
  • Yes
  • No

02

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more

03

Please indicate the number of years cash-handling experience you have.
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more

04

Check the boxes next to the systems/software in which you are proficient:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • BlueBeam Studio
  • Central Square
  • None

05

Do you have a degree in Urban Planning?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you possess a Class "C" Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

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City of Denton, TX

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