Land Use Technician

Why work for the City of Agoura Hills?

When you become part of the City of Agoura Hills family, you will work alongside a team of dedicated, skilled and highly motivated professionals, who contribute their talents and commitment in providing excellent services to our community.  Here is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic organization dedicated to serving the Agoura Hills community.

What You’ll Do

·         Interpret and apply various City land use ordinances as they relate to construction and use of structures and land; receives and checks applicants’ proposed plans for planning and building permits and determine if plans are in accordance with land use ordinances and regulations.

·         Research zoning maps, general and community plans, specific plans to answer questions relating to specific use.
Maintains department records and prepares reports as required, including data entry in the permit tracking system.

·         Reviews less complex applications; collects data; determines compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

·         Assists applicants and the public in preparing and submitting plans, documents and calculations for planning and building and safety permits, any required review, and plan check.

·         Explains the requirements of the applicable codes and ordinances affecting the issuance of planning and building and safety permits to owners, contractors and members of the public.

·         Manages cash register and daily cash receipts.

·         May review applications for completeness and process permits, including staff report production, as authorized.  May compute and collect planning and building and safety permit fees as authorized.

·         Conduct research and prepare general reports and routine correspondence.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned including assisting other City departments.

What You Bring

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.  Example combinations include graduation from high school or vocational school training.  Two years of experience with a municipal planning, public works or building and safety department, other governmental agency or contractor to such an agency with exposure to land use, zoning, planning, code enforcement, building inspection (completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience. Certification by the International Code Council as a Permit Technician is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the general principles of urban and regional planning; general planning, engineering or construction terminology, policies, ordinances and/or regulations of assigned area; read and interpret plans, maps, and legal descriptions, such as zoning, subdivision and parcel maps; deal tactfully and courteously with the public and staff; permit issuing process including familiarity with codes ordinances and regulations; the theories and practice of good customer relations; operation of specialized computer applications for mapping and land use research for planning and building and safety; working knowledge of permit program applications including Word, G.I.S., and Excel.

Organizes and maintains department records; computes fee amounts based upon set formulas; maintains an effective relationship with the public and the city staff; write clear and precise reports, correspondence and other written materials; uses and understands permit program applications.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to attain a valid California class C driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of auto insurance are required. Ability to work extended hours in order to complete projects, attend meetings and accommodate city needs.