Planning Technician presso City of Clayton

The City of Clayton is seeking a Planning Technician. As part of the Planning Division, you have the advantage of partnering with the community from a municipality leader in the metropolitan area and the opportunity to contribute to the overall success of the local community. As the Planning Technician, you will have a vital role that works closely with the Director of Planning and Development that provides technical and administrative support to the Planning Department. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the construction and/or permitting processes, in addition to knowledgeable experience in computer mapping programs such as GIS or site plan review software with considerable attention to the customer service experience of assisting residents and contractors with processes and procedures. See the included job description for further details on the position.

The City of Clayton is proud to provide world class service levels to a community which values the contributions of the professional team. Comprised of approximately 185 full-time and over 200 part-time and seasonal employees, the average full-time employee tenure is over ten years!

We are dedicated to the well-being of our employees and are proud to provide rich benefits to employees and their families. Click here to learn more about the benefits package available to full-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications for the Planning Technician Position:

• Associates degree in a related field such as planning, construction, geography, or sustainability
• Two (2) years of related development or planning work experience which demonstrates significant knowledge of the principles of City planning, zoning administration and general office procedures.
• Proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn software applications utilized by the department including permitting systems.

Application and Pre-Employment Information for the Planning Technician Position

Applications for the Planning Technician position will be accepted until the position has been filled. This posting is subject to close at any time, so applicants are highly encouraged to apply early.

Successful candidates for the position will be required to successfully complete additional screening including, but not limited to the following: Background investigation, employment, education, reference checks, physical and drug screening.

Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 314-290-8448 with any questions about the process.

Employment Notice

The City of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions made at the City of Clayton will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. It is the policy of the City of Clayton not to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected statuses. The City of Clayton will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. The City of Clayton encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.

This policy extends to all stages of the employment process, including but not limited to: recruiting or advertising for employment; evaluating the skills, education and experience of applicants; establishing rates of pay and terms, conditions and privileges of employment (including training opportunities); and promoting, upgrading, demoting, transferring, laying off and terminating employees.

Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor, Human Resources, or the City Manager. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of retaliation. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.