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

Join Our Team!

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 City's 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.

What You'll Do

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.

Desired Skills & Experience

We're 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

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

Why Cottonwood Heights?

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.

Benefits Include:

• 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

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit a completed employment application and resume through the City's employment portal.

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

Cottonwood Heights City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.