Planning Technician **Dubuque County** 1 Positions ID: 76711 Posted On 08/04/2025 **Job Overview** **Description** The Planning Technician assists people with building permits, platting, and rezoning. Reports to the Board of Supervisors, Zoning Board, and Board of Adjustment. Enforces all ordinances that are specific to the property. Processes Special Use Permits, height forms, create site plans, rezoning requests and violations. **Job Duties** **_The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned. See Supervisor for detailed duties and processes._** Work in this class involves researching, analyzing and reporting data for County planning purposes and presenting the information in written, computerized and graphic form. Assignments are received from a supervisor who defines the scope of the project. The employee is responsible, after consultation with the supervisor, for the accuracy and completion of the work. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and results achieved. + Prepare technical reports and graphic presentations, and notices for meetings, reports, publications, and agenda packets for boards, commissions and committees. + Obtain property information. + Interact with customers, officials, staff, board and commission members and the general public. + Assist in gathering information using geographic information systems (GIS) to prepare maps, graphics, and reports. + Assist with preparation of memorandum, staff report, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and maintenance of departmental websites. + Maintain written and electronic records. + Respond to questions and service requests. + Participate in the city’s intercultural competency training program. + Inform the public about policies, services, or procedures. + Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes. **Minimum Qualifications** Education and/or Experience Requirements: + Possession of an associate’s degree, or major coursework from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Urban Studies, or related field, or 2-3 years of experience in zoning or planning. Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements: + None. **Supplemental Information** **_In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential._** + **County Planning** – General knowledge of county and regional planning principles, zoning, geography, real estate documents, and GIS and mapping methods for describing the features of land and the built environment. + **Customer and Personal Service** - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. + **Communications and Media** - Ability to clearly communicate complex planning concepts and codes through a multitude of media such as email, electronic notification, phone, in-person, written reports, and geographic information systems (GIS). + **Active Listening and Learning** - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions; and figuring out how to use new ideas. + **Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving** – Noticing a problem, thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem, and solving it. + **Judgment and Decision Making** - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one. + **Systems Analysis and Evaluation** - Figuring out and measuring how a system should work and how to improve it and how changes in the future will affect it. **_In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position._** Physical Requirements + Subject to repetitive motion activities, such as keypad or data entry. + Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, standing, sitting, pushing, and pulling. Work Environment + Work is primarily indoors. + Occasional work with irritated/agitated individuals. + Occasional work-related travel. **Equal Opportunity** Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (563) 589-4441. Primary Contact 1684871036959 Tracey Martin HR Generalist, Human Resources 563-589-4441 Phone Phone Phone 563-587-3836 Fax HumanResources@dubuquecountyiowa.gov Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Government/Public Service Real Estate Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $27.93 - $31.92 hourly Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Company ID 975 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250804 End Date 20250825 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Financial Planning Internship Northwestern Mutual **Share this Job** Dubuque County **About the Company** The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque.