Development Services Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your construction expertise to Maricopa County and apply to the Development Services Technician position today! In this role, you will provide 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.

Requirements

• Two years of experience evaluating site plans, building construction plans, and other documents
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning or a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Two years of experience in land development or related fields
• Technical and/or customer support experience, preferably in a private development or municipal permitting process
• Permit Technician certification
• Experience using automated systems (Accela, IssueTrack, etc.) for processing permit activity and communications

Responsibilities

• Review paper or digital residential and commercial building applications and plans, as well as paper planning submittals to ensure completeness of permit plans before submittal; screen for minimum submittal requirements and accuracy
• Assist developers and the public at the counter or over the phone by explaining the County's development process and code requirements
• Review deeds; verify parcel information with Assessor maps for address assignment or verification
• Initiate, notify, accurately identify, and correct a wide variety of addressing issues; respond to public requests for any addressing issues or concerns of address changes when appropriate
• Review deeds and apply legal descriptions to site property on Assessor maps and in approved subdivision plates for address assignment or verification
• Coordinate and track the progress of development projects and contact permit applicants, contractors, engineers, and architects regarding permit processing problems, deed and site plan revisions, and advise applicants when corrections are needed
• Maintain historic resource map files and permit database
• Consult with emergency service providers and other County departments to resolve addressing issues.
• Conduct research to resolve addressing problems and errors
• Receive, ensure accuracy, and process new/change road name applications.
• Communicate with property owners and/or appropriate agencies about any address change or newly named roads, and related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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