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Custer County

Planning Technician

Rapid City, SD

$19.04/hr

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys a combination of office work, customer service, and fieldwork. The Planning Technician plays an important role in ...

Custer County

Planning Technician

Custer, SD

$19.04/hr

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys a combination of office work, customer service, and fieldwork. The Planning Technician plays an important role in ...

Town of Vail

Planning Technician

Vail, CO · On-site

At least two years of experience in zoning, permitting, planning, construction, or a related field ... ICC Permit Technician Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

Town of Vail

Planning Technician

Vail, CO · On-site

$27.39 - $34.24/hr

At least two years of experience in zoning, permitting, planning, construction, or a related field ... ICC Permit Technician Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

Town of Vail

Planning Technician

Vail, CO

At least two years of experience in zoning, permitting, planning, construction, or a related field ... ICC Permit Technician Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

Charles County, MD

Planning Technician

La Plata, MD · On-site

$60K - $105K/yr

Technician will assist in the development of staff reports; coordinate meeting arrangements ... Associate's degree in related field. Two (2) years of experience in a planning or a development ...

City of Marysville

Planning Technician

Marysville, WA · On-site

$38.10 - $47.80/hr

Assists planners with a variety of planning activities including field inspections. Assists with the preparation of revisions to the Unified Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and other regulatory ...

Grays Harbor County, WA

Planning Technician

Montesano, WA · On-site

$56K - $66K/yr

At least one additional year of experience as a Planning Intern, or substitute with a Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, or a closely related field. * A valid Washington State Driver's License.

Grays Harbor County

Planning Technician

Montesano, WA · On-site

$56K - $66K/yr

At least one additional year of experience as a Planning Intern, or substitute with a Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, or a closely related field. A valid Washington State Driver's License.

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How much do field planning technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for field planning technician in the United States is $23.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Field Planning Technician vs Field Engineer?

AspectField Planning TechnicianField Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or associate degreesOften requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentPrimarily office-based with site visits for planning and coordinationFieldwork on-site, overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in telecommunications, utilities, and construction industriesUsed across similar industries, often with more technical and engineering responsibilities

While both roles support field operations, the Field Planning Technician focuses on planning, coordination, and preparation, often working in an office setting. In contrast, the Field Engineer is more involved in on-site technical execution, installation, and troubleshooting. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What is a field planning technician?

A field planning technician is responsible for coordinating and preparing plans for field operations, often in industries like telecommunications, utilities, or construction. They analyze site data, create detailed work plans, and use tools such as GIS software to ensure efficient project execution, typically working outdoors and requiring strong organizational skills.
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Infographic showing various Field Planning Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,222 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Planning Technician

Town of Essex, Vermont

Essex Junction, VT

$23 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description


Job Description


The Town of Essex is eager to welcome a new Planning Technician to our Community Development team. This is a full time position with excellent benefits. This role is open due to an internal promotion within the team. A full job description can be foundhereor within the posting athttps://essexvt.bamboohr.com/careers.


Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, hours may vary depending upon needs of the municipality.


The Planning Technician is an entry-level position that serves as the first point of contact for most visitors and callers to the Community Development office. This position also plays a critical role by ensuring the orderly flow and tracking of items related to the Town's development review and permitting process. Additionally, the Planning Technician is responsible for many tasks related to the Department's transition to digital record-keeping and permitting. The Planning Technician also supports the Development Review Board by preparing minor development application reports.


The following is a list of the more common duties and responsibilities attributable to this position. This list is not all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time as circumstances may dictate.

  • Greets visitors and determines the nature of their requests.
  • Assists residents and property owners with completion of applications.
  • Assists in processing permit and zoning compliance applications.
  • Updates website content, calendars, agendas, and minutes.
  • Attends evening Development Review Board (DRB) meetings as necessary.
  • Provides staff support and attends the evening meetings of the Housing Commission (estimate 1 meeting per month).


A bachelor's degree is preferred in a relevant discipline with some coursework in land use, architecture, historic preservation, or conservation plus some relevant experience in a related field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.


    The Town of Essex will consider any combination of education and experience that allows for successful performance in this role. The Town's goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the objectives of the position. We, therefore, encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if candidates believe they do not meet 100% of the qualification and hiring criteria described. The preferred requirements for this role can be found in the job description link above.


    The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $27.00 per hour. The starting salary for this role varies depending on the level of experience of the chosen candidate.


    A full summary of benefits can be found within the job description athttps://essexvt.bamboohr.com/careersorhere.


    This is a full-time hourly position covered by our AFSCME union contract.The Town of Essex offers a competitive benefits package toincludegenerous vacation and sick accruals, VMERS C Retirement Plan, MVP Health Insurance, employer paid Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance and optional Mission Square 457 and Roth IRA Retirement plans.

    Applications can be submitted online by visitinghttps://essexvt.bamboohr.com/careersor interested candidates can pick up a paper application at the Essex Town Offices, 81 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452. This position is open until filled.


    The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity employer.


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