Planning Technician

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Planning Technician! In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist the public and develop your knowledge in the areas of planning, zoning, and building and safety codes. You'll also review plans, zoning permit applications, and supporting documents for compliance with various regulatory requirements. 

Other duties include researching and compiling information on a variety of planning issues, preparing public notices, performing field inspection work, and performing routine office tasks to support assigned program areas. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies in the Land Use Planning Division.

See the full class specification for more information about this job.A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:
Completion of two (2) years of college and three (3) years of technical or office support experience with extensive public interaction providing information, and reviewing and processing documents. (Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in urban or transportation planning, architecture, construction management, engineering, public administration, or a closely related field can be substituted for the required experience.)

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.Applications must be received by 5:00PM on Monday, November 16, 2026 and must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. 

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Please be aware of unauthorized job postings and communications. Applications will only be accepted via GovernmentJobs.com and we will only email candidates from the governmentjobs.com or berkeleyca.gov domain. If you encounter a suspicious job post or communication, please alert us at [email protected].The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: 

• Application review for minimum qualifications
• Multiple-Choice Exam (in-person, tentatively scheduled for the week of December 7, 2026)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.