Community Development Technician

City of Fremont•Fremont, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for a Community Development Technician. This role supports the department's mission to help Fremont become a sustainable, strategically urban community. The department's activities include providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners; preserving open space; planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality residential and commercial developments; maintaining and increasing housing alternatives; and implementing sustainable, environmentally beneficial programs. The department encompasses Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services. This is a journey-level classification reporting to the Plan Check/Permit Center Manager. Incumbents assist architects, contractors, and the public in accepting, processing, and tracking applications for building permits; calculating and collecting permit fees; providing General Plan and zoning information; accepting development applications; and issuing administrative over-the-counter permits. This position is distinguished from the Senior Development Services Technician by its level of responsibility, complexity of duties, independence of action, and lack of lead direction. It is also distinguished from the Zoning Technician and Development Services Technician II by including both zoning and building permit functions.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of plan checking.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of fees assessment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, computer equipment, and computer software applicable to assignment.
Skill in using a personal computer and software relative to this classification.
Skill in interpreting, implementing and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in researching data pertinent to the permit process.
Skill in handling multiple priorities and organizing workload.
Skill in administrative support and clerical duties.
Ability to sit at a desk and/or stand at a front counter for long periods of time.
Ability to intermittently twist and reach office equipment.
Ability to write and use a keyboard to communicate through written means.
Ability to read and interpret documents and plans.
Ability to learn and apply various state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations applying to both zoning and building.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Possession of an International Code Council Permit Technician Certificate is required within six months of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from High School or equivalent plus additional college coursework in the field of public planning, architecture, construction technology or related subjects.
Two years of experience in the permit technician field, preferably with a public agency.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of technical, paraprofessional support, and customer service duties related to building permits and development or planning applications.
Assists the general public at the front counter, in writing or by phone regarding building and development review/permit requirements, including General Plan and zoning information, impact, in-lieu, permit and plan check fees, plan review and plan check filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
Accepts building permit and development review applications.
Reviews applications for completeness.
Enters permit data into an automated database.
Routes plans to other City departments and/or outside agencies for review and tracks the plan review process.
Compiles zoning and planning related data as directed by professional-level planning staff.
Prepares various reports.
Reviews minor applications for conformance with ordinances and department's standards, policies and guidelines.
Reviews applications for modifications in land use, zoning, setbacks or other planning requirements, such as compliance with previously approved conditions of approval.
Calculates various fees, prepares fee estimates and applies fees to permits or other development review billings.
Approves and issues administrative over-the-counter permits.
Creates and maintains informational flyers and brochures.
Coordinates with GIS staff in maintaining the address database.
Composes correspondence.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Schedules inspections.
Researches and responds to public inquiries, including research of permitting records.
Prepares maps and exhibits for Planning Commission meetings.
Tracks and produces digital photos.
Schedules, sets up and attends commission, committee and/or applicant meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.