Planning Technician
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The Planning Technician is an entry-level technical planning position that collects and analyzes data for community planning studies, publications, and reports. Working under the general supervision of senior staff, the technician prepares maps, charts, graphics, and narratives and supports research, surveys, fieldwork, development reviews, and planning-related boards and committees. The position does not supervise others.
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Order#: NY1720573 Planning Technician DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry level technical planning position. This position involves the collection and analysis of data for the preparation of maps, charts, graphs, and narratives for community planning studies, publications, and reports. The role reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a senior level staff member. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this position. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Gathers data relative to community planning, including employment and population trends, traffic patterns, distribution of facilities, and general land use; Uses, or coordinates with the operator of, a computerized geographic information system and database programs to compile and analyze data collected from various sources; Assists in the preparation of narrative, graphic and tabular material for community planning use; Contacts personnel of other agencies, departments and institutions to collect information and statistics; Maintains files of charts, maps, and drawings in both manual and digital form; Assists in the analysis and application of information and research; Prepares drawings, charts, illustrations, maps, and other support exhibits both manually and using a computer; Conducts routine surveys and studies; Assists in field work in connection with land use, highway planning, and related planning areas; Assists in the analysis and preparation of reviews and reports on development proposals; Provides assistance to Boards and committees involved in planning related activities.
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