
Website City of Orinda
Apply online at https://www.calopps.org/orinda/job-20664568
Close Date: 10/17/2025
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.
- A four-year bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field
- Equivalent to two years of college, supplemented by at least two years of job experience or training in the planning or a related field
- Four years of planning and building administrative support experienc
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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following are preferred knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Coursework and/or experience with aspects of urban planning, long-range planning, urban redevelopment, public policy, civic engagement, stakeholder participation, and governance.
- Ability to remain flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly without compromising the quality of work.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS.
To apply for this job please visit www.calopps.org.