NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Planning Technician
Lafayette, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$33.50/hr - $46.84/hr
1+ years expThe City of Lafayette is seeking an entry-level Planning Technician to join their Planning Department and contribute to shaping the city's future. The role involves providing customer service, reviewing development applications, and preparing reports on planning matters.
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Responsibilities
Assist the public at the front counter
Review applications for completeness and compliance with appropriate regulations and policies
Participate in analyzing and researching land use data and trends
Prepare written reports on planning matters
Process permit applications and assist in plan checking of permit requests
Confer with applicants to clarify information relative to zoning, general plan compliance, signage and other issues
Qualification
Required
At least one year of relevant professional history in planning, zoning and related community development activities
An Associate's degree with coursework in urban planning, economics, business or public administration, or a related field
Must be available for some evening hours to attend City Council and Commission meetings
Exceptional analytical skills
Detail-oriented
Strong writing and public speaking skills
Self-motivated, creative, and tactful
Excellent communicator
Benefits
Retirement Security – Up to 15% City-paid contributions to a 401-A plan, including a 5% match for a total potential contribution amount of 20%. Ability to also enroll into additional voluntary 457 plan. We do not participate in CalPERS retirement.
Health & Wellness – City covers 95% of health and dental insurance costs for employees and their eligible dependents or provides an allowance equal to 15% of salary towards deferred compensation plan if you have alternate medical coverage.
Life Insurance – City provides a fully paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
Ancillary Benefits– Optional Vision, FSA & Commuter plans, and supplemental Life Insurance available.
Generous Time Off – 11.5 days of starting vacation accrual, 12 days of sick leave accrual, and 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
Commuter Reimbursement– Receive 50% reimbursement on BART fare commuting to and from work.
Employee Assistance Program– Free and confidential support for personal and professional challenges including counseling, financial wellness coaching, legal consultation, and more for employees and their eligible dependents.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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