Planning Technician
City of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA United States
How to Apply
URL: https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/human-resources/city-employmentJOB DESCRIPTION
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can put your planning skills to work for the community? Join the City of Fullerton as a Planning Technician and make a real impact while collaborating in a supportive, team-oriented environment!
What You'll Be Doing
- Shaping places and communities by contributing to projects that improve neighborhoods, town centers and public spaces.
- Be hands-on with real projects by assessing planning applications, drawings and supporting documents.
- Be a problem-solver by suggesting solutions to help applicants overcome planning challenges.
- Writing basic reports supported by relevant exhibits and preparing public noticing documents.
What We're Looking For
Someone who:
- Enjoys working with the community and thrives in a dynamic planning environment.
- Is organized and takes pride in getting details right.
- Enjoys collaborating with planners, applicants and the public and communicates clearly whether in writing, online, or in-person.
The Position
Under general or direct supervision performs a variety of responsible technical, office and on-site paraprofessional tasks in support of planning functions; provides information to the public and explains requirements/regulations; examines routine construction plans, prepares reports and performs related work as required.
Employment Guidelines:
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Graduation from high school and completion of two years of college towards an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or a related field.
AND
- One year of office or field work experience in a municipal planning or building department or a related area.
To apply, go to CityofFullerton.com. Completed applications are due February 1, 2026.