Development Services Specialist II - Plan Review Intake

City of San Antonio • 78207, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, this role is responsible for supporting the Plan Review Intake team by coordinating administrative processes. The specialist performs preliminary review of plans and monitors the plan review process. This position may exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of processing experience or customer service activity.
• Knowledge of ordinances, City Codes, and International Building Codes.
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and zoning codes in relation to building inspections and to City ordinances.
• Knowledge of flood plans, historical, and other codes in relation to position of plans coordinator.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of organizational management and workflow theories and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Skill in evaluating processes for improvement.
• Ability to use interpersonal and analytical skills to confer with professional Engineers and Architects.
• Ability to evaluate complaints and submit reports to the Director or Assistant Director.
• Ability to evaluate daily up-to-date status reports to ensure all prerequisites are met on construction plans.
• Ability to perform within the department personnel investigations as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.
• Ability to distribute report to Plan Examiners, Director, and/or Assistant Director.
• Ability to handle assignments with utmost integrity and discreteness.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Accela Permitting Software.

Responsibilities

• Answers inquiries regarding Development Services and works with customers to resolve permit-related issues.
• Receives development-related applications and commercial plans.
• Reviews applications and plans for completeness to ensure documents meet requirements and are available for team review.
• Monitors plans to ensure timely review.
• Logs submitted plans, requests, fees, meetings, and partial permits.
• Coordinates office supply orders, plan review and processing, expedition of requests, and application processing.
• Schedules post-review meetings as necessary.
• Develops standards, procedures, and reports to ensure plans are reviewed properly and timely.
• Assists in training other Plan Review Intake team members.
• May assist with high profile and media requests.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug testing
• Background checks
• Physical evaluation (if required)
• Motor vehicle record evaluation (if required)
• Additional background checks (if required)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level