Community Development Technician I/II
SALARY: $3,599-$4,375 Per Month (CDT I)
$4,279-$5,201 Per Month (CDT II)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled
DEFINITION:
The Community Development Department is comprised of the Building and Code Enforcement, Planning, and Housing Divisions. The Community Development Technician is intended to be the
primary customer service representative for the department and is responsible for providing technical and administrative support services for all three Divisions. The position reports to the Building
Official and may receive general direction from the Planning Manager(s) and Community Development Director.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all‐encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.
Greets and provides professional and courteous service/informaƟon to the public at the front counter, via phone and email providing basic building, planning and housing information.
Intakes planning and building permit and housing program applications via email, mail and at the Community Development counter.
Organizes and maintains files associated with the building and planning permits and housing programs.
Coordinates all phases of the plan check review process, including sending and receiving plan check documents for review by other City departments; and performs plan check services for minor and/or over-the-counter building permits (e.g. kitchen, bathroom remodels).
Receives and processes payments for permits and other Department applications.
Issues over the counter permits.
Updates and maintains Community Development Department forms, documents and procedural information for public distribution.
Assists with the management and maintenance of various internal database and technological systems including Munis, Granicus, Laserfiche, as well as the Community Development website.
Assists the planning division with technical aspects of the planning process including researching and gathering data and responding to minor zoning inquiries.
Assists the housing division including researching data, assembling housing application materials, organization of files, intaking applications and gathering statistical data related to population and housing trends, etc.
Performs other office tasks such as ordering supplies, processing mail, etc.
Performs other related duƟes as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Community Development Technician I
Either the equivalent to completion of two years of college in a technical field related to the work, OR equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of office administrative support which included significant public contact.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Knowledge of word processing and other computer applications is necessary.
Community Development Technician II
In addition to the above, two years of technical planning and building support experience that has included plan review, permit processing and issuance, and the provision of informaƟon to the public at a level equivalent to the Community Development Technician I position, plus an ICC Permit Technician certification.