Development Services Technician Lead

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Dec 05, 2024
Posting Date 12/13/24 Application Deadline 01/01/25 Pay Range $21.00 - $34.00 Hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Planning and Development About the Position If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to utilize your technical skills to solve challenging problems, you may be an excellent resource for the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department! The Development Services Technician Senior provides customer information and assistance related to the development process, including planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system. This position works independently to help customers with complex permitting issues, working with other Planning and Development staff to address any customer concerns. About Us Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. Proud to Offer Perform work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of administrative and/or technical support experience High School diploma or GED An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience with government agencies Experience with relational databases/permitting systems Experience with the International Code Council (IRC and IBC) Experience reading and interpreting complex plans, specifications, and legal descriptions. Bachelor's degree in urban planning, construction management, public administration, Business Administration, or related field Job Contributions Assist Customers via planning and development Live Chat system, providing direct responses to customer inquiries on various complex planning and development issues Handle complaints and requests for development assistance and resolve customer development problems at the counter and over the phone Provide notification to appropriate staff and permit applicants when review comments are available or when permits are ready to be issued. Assist with permit issuance as time allows Provide assistance and information of a more difficult and technical nature to the public Review paper or digital residential and commercial building applications and plans as well as paper planning submittals to ensure completeness of permit plans prior to submittal and screens for minimum submittal requirements and accuracy Coordinate and track the progress of development projects. Contact permit applicants, contractors, engineers, and architects regarding permit processing problems, deed, and site plan revisions, and advise applicants when corrections are needed Working Conditions The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Must have the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!