Development Services Technician I

City of Redding • Redding, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Development Services Technician I in the Development Services Department. The Development Services Technician I (DST I) is responsible for clerical/technical duties associated with providing routine counter/phone assistance to customers in the Development Services Department and providing support to the Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement Divisions at level I.

Requirements

• Records management
• Mathematical calculations, alphabetic and numeric filing systems
• Specialized aspects of department/division policies, practices, and procedures
• Relevant State/municipal codes and ordinances
• Effective customer service skills, techniques, and interpersonal communication
• Communicate and interact effectively with the public and other employees both orally and in writing
• Enforce relevant State/municipal codes, policies and ordinances
• Prioritize and perform complex clerical duties and make arithmetic computations with accuracy and speed
• High school diploma, or equivalent, with college course work
• Two years experience of relevant, progressively responsible clerical work
• Experience in a planning, architecture, building, or engineering office involving customer contact

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of building, planning, and land development terminology

Responsibilities

• Answer routine telephone and front-counter inquiries regarding scheduling of inspections, scheduled public hearings, and questions pertaining to zoning, building, and land use regulations
• Pre-screen permit applications for completeness and route to the appropriate staff for plan review and approval
• Perform a variety of complex clerical work such as scanning, labeling, and updating permit records
• Maintain files and complex filing systems in accordance with clerical procedural steps and retention requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED