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
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.
As a Planning Technician, you will:
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Assist residents, contractors, developers, and businesses with planning, zoning, permitting, and land use inquiries.
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Receive, review, and process planning, zoning, subdivision, site plan, variance, sign permit, and other development applications.
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Review applications for completeness and compliance with City ordinances and development standards.
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Coordinate application reviews between departments and track project progress.
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Process building permits, calculate fees, issue permits, and coordinate inspections.
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Prepare public notices, meeting agendas, staff reports, and Planning Commission packets.
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Conduct zoning and land use research and assist with planning projects and ordinance updates.
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Maintain department records, databases, websites, and permit tracking systems.
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Provide exceptional customer service both in person and electronically.
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:
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Knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, permitting, and land use processes.
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Experience reviewing permits, development applications, or related records.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to interpret municipal codes, site plans, maps, and technical documents.
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Experience working with Microsoft Office, permit management software, GIS, Bluebeam, Adobe products, or related software.
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Ability to establish positive working relationships with residents, developers, contractors, and coworkers.
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Associate's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field; and
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Two (2) years of experience in planning, zoning administration, permitting, development review, or a related field.
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Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Valid Utah Driver License.
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Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
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Ability to attend occasional evening meetings.
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.
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Utah Retirement Systems (URS)
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Time Off
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Employee Assistance Program
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Life Insurance
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Optional Supplemental Benefits
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.
