Planning Technician II - Baldwin County Commission

Salary: $22.41 - $36.16 HourlyLocation : Various Locations, ALJob Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Planning and Zoning - Baldwin County CommissionDivision: Planning and ZoningOpening Date: 09/19/2025Closing Date: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM Central Position DescriptionThe Planning Technician II position primarily involves the review of plans for compliance with County regulations as well as disseminating information and assisting the public in planning and zoning related matters, with the added roles of providing management support of meetings. May support Code Enforcement and Natural Resource Planning as required. Other related duties may be assigned by the Director.Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check and will be subject to a pre-employment physical. Essential Job Functions Provide exceptional customer service when assisting the public regarding Planning and Zoning related matters.Gather and present data in written and graphic format for use by the Planning and Zoning Department staff.Read and interpret buildings plans, site plans and other relates maps or plans for compliance with County regulations.Process applications for County regulation compliance.Accept applications for Planning Commission and Boards of Adjustment. Manage assigned Public Meetings and the associated appointed Boards (with support of P&Z Management Team) to ensure compliance with notice deadlines, equitable assignment of case load to peers, Open Meetings Act requirements, Roberts Rules of Order, board member terms, board member training, etc. Submit Agenda Items to the County Commission as necessary to fulfill position duties. Schedule and attend Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission meetings.Review development proposals for compliance with historic district design standards.Schedule and attend meeting of the Architectural Review Board (ARB).Prepare maps as needed.Perform research for various planning projects.May support Code Enforcement and Natural Resource Planning as required.Other duties assigned by the Director and County Administrator. Education and Experience Associates degree preferred but not required.Strong attitude and technical aptitude given preference over educational background.Possess a valid driver's license.Other CharacteristicsWilling to work non-standard hours as necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read and analyze building plans and site plans.Ability to understand and apply County regulations in the review of plans.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Strong technical writing skills.High proficiency in the use computer software including current versions of Microsoft Office Suite and similar software packages. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.The Baldwin County Commission offers a wide range of employee benefits, please visit the following link for more information:01 Do you have a high School diploma or equivalent? Yes No 02 Do you have an associate's degree? Preferred but not required. Yes No 03 Do you understand having a strong attitude and technical aptitude will be given preference over educational background? Yes No 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 05 Are you willing to work non-standard hours as necessary? Yes No Required Question