Planning Technician

Community & Economic Development Department
Cottonwood Heights Utah

Salary: $20.75 - $25.85 per hour DOE
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 07/06/2026

Cottonwood Heights is seeking a customer-focused and detail-oriented Planning Technician to join our Community & Economic Development Department. This position plays a key role in supporting the Citys planning zoning permitting and development review processes while serving as a primary point of contact for residents contractors developers and business owners.

If you enjoy working with the public solving problems coordinating projects and helping shape the future of a community we encourage you to apply.

As a Planning Technician you will:

• Assist residents contractors developers and businesses with planning zoning permitting and land use inquiries.
• Receive review and process planning zoning subdivision site plan variance sign permit and other development applications.
• Review applications for completeness and compliance with City ordinances and development standards.
• Coordinate application reviews between departments and track project progress.
• Process building permits calculate fees issue permits and coordinate inspections.
• Prepare public notices meeting agendas staff reports and Planning Commission packets.
• Conduct zoning and land use research and assist with planning projects and ordinance updates.
• Maintain department records databases websites and permit tracking systems.
• Provide exceptional customer service both in person and electronically.

Were looking for candidates who are organized customer-service oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong candidates will possess:

• Knowledge of municipal planning zoning permitting and land use processes.
• Experience reviewing permits development applications or related records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret municipal codes site plans maps and technical documents.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office permit management software GIS Bluebeam Adobe products or related software.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with residents developers contractors and coworkers.

• Associates Degree in Urban Planning Geography Public Administration or a related field; and
• Two (2) years of experience in planning zoning administration permitting development review or a related field.

OR

• Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Geography Public Administration or a related field.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Utah Driver License.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to attend occasional evening meetings.

Cottonwood Heights offers a collaborative work environment excellent benefits professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and growing community.

• Utah Retirement Systems (URS)
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Benefits

Interested applicants must submit a completed employment application and resume through the Citys employment portal.

First review of applications will occur on 07/07/2026.

Cottonwood Heights City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

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