22 Orinda Way Orinda, 94563
The City of Orinda Planning Department seeks a strong customer-service oriented Planning Technician to primarily staff the Planning Counter and process code-enforcement cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also gain opportunities to assist with various current and long-range planning tasks. This non-exempt position reports to the Director of Planning.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
This is an entry level position in the professional planning field. Applicants must meet at least one of the following education/experience qualifications.
License or Certificates:Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.
Special Requirements:Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this position, qualified job applicants are required to submit the following by the final closing date of this announcement:
A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications as determined by initial screening of application and supplemental documents will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that will consist of a practical test and oral board interview. All applicants will be notified by phone or email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process.
Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by the close date.
Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, conviction history check, as well as a medical exam including a pre-placement drug screen before hire.
Primary duties of the Planning Technician include (but are not limited to):
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
Job Description URL:
http://www.cityoforinda.org/DocumentCenter/View/442/Planning-Technician-7--2015-…
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following are preferred knowledge, skills & abilities:
This position is part of the General Employees' Unit and is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 856. The City of Orinda offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:
Additional Benefits:
PLEASE NOTE: All work experience must be listed on the application form to be considered. Begin with your most recent experience. Voluntary non-paid experience will be accepted if job-related. A resume or other supporting documentation may be attached but it may not be used as a substitute for completing the Application.
Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this position, qualified job applicants are required to submit the following by the final closing date of this announcement:
Apply Online! You can now apply online by visiting CalOpps.org/city-of-orinda.
Please submit a resume with your application for the Planning Technician position
A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications as determined by initial screening of application and supplemental documents will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that may consist of a practical test and an oral board interview using the Zoom platform. All applicants will be notified by phone or email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process.
Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025. For more information, contact Human Resources at (925)253-4214 or via email at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.
Pre-Employment Processes:
Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which consists of a background history check, conviction history check, as well as a medical exam including a pre-placement drug screen before hire.
Contact phone:
(925)253-4214
Contact email:
gstaton@cityoforinda.org
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