The fundamental reason this position exists is to provide technical support in the Planning Department. Incumbents may work in any one of several areas of the Department, including land use control, grants, urban forestry, transportation planning, highway safety and long range planning. Work responsibilities include processing applications, collecting and analyzing data, providing customer service, coordinating various projects and activities, performing technical duties related to assignment, and performing various miscellaneous tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of other technical staff and/or professional level supervisors and managers.