Planning Technician Contract/ Temporary Full Time NEW

JOB DESCRIPTION

CONTRACTUAL POSITION
JOB TITLE: PLANNING TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY:
The Land Settlement Agency is responsible for ensuring that appropriate land use planning strategies are implemented for the assigned lands and communities falling under its purview. The Planning Technician is responsible for performing site planning activities for the upgrade and physical development of project sites, and land settlement areas.

REPORTS TO:
Reports directly to the Senior Land Use Planner.
Works closely with the Land Use Planner.
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO: N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and implements land information data collection assignments
Develops and implements planning and land-use research exercises
Undertakes field inspections/investigations, planning related data and survey of sites.
Prepares site planning appraisal reports concerning the physical environment, including land use, and the potential or constraints to development.
Consults with planning authorities and other government agencies.
Participates in the formulation, design and preparation of land-use, and layout plans, as a member of the planning team.
Assists in the preparation and compilation of documents, plans for submission to the planning approval authorities and other governmental agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Town & Country application process for Outline and Final Approvals
Knowledge of Town and Country Planning Act
Knowledge of the Town and Country development standards
Knowledge of Engineering Design, especially Drainage

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work in a CAD environment
Ability to read contours and topographic data
Report writing skills
Ability to prepare Sub-division plans
Some GIS skills would be useful
Good communication and writing skills

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
National Technician Certificate in Land Use Planning or a related field or any equivalent qualification.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Land Use Planning or a related field.
Additional requirements
Computer proficiency and literacy in Auto Cad / Civil 3D. MS Office Suites will be considered an asset.APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to submit as a single document:

A Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Name & telephone contact of two (2) references
A Certificate of Good Character
Copies of all relevant academic certificates
A Passport-sized photographSUBMISSION ADDRESS
Applications are to be addressed to:Human Resource Specialist
Land Settlement Agency
Orange Grove Road South
Orange Grove Estate
TACARIGUA

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Website: To view the Job Description, please visit: www.lsatt.com
Email Submission: Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected]
Physical Submission: By post or hand-delivered to the above address on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm.
Important Note: The position being applied for must be clearly stated in the subject line of the email or on the envelope.
Review Policy: All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.