DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Bryan County • Bryan County, GA, US, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is to perform a variety of administrative and technical support duties related to the routing and issuance of permits for the Community Development, Engineering, Emergency Services and Public Works Departments. Responsibilities include processing and reviewing land use applications and site development plans and processing business and alcohol licenses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two years related experience
• Excellent communication and public relation skills
• Capable of producing various departmental reports
• Conduct error-free research
• Proficient in word processing, internet access, database management and other related skills
• Able to multi-task while adapting to ever changing job priorities
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to administer County’s online permitting and plan review software program

Responsibilities

• Assists the general public in filing applications for various County services such as re-zonings, subdivisions, building permits, and variances, reviews applications for completeness and verifies that supporting documents are attached.
• Assists the general public in filing alcohol and business license applications and verifies background information. For alcohol licenses, the development services tech coordinates the criminal background check for the applicant.
• Performs basic financial duties, such as processing payments, coordinating with the Finance Department regarding daily and monthly journal entries, and assisting customer service representatives with processing fees and payments.
• Serves as secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment with duties including preparing agendas, board packets, legal advertisements, and adjacent property owner notices, posting signs, and preparing minutes for adoption.
• Attends Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings and special called meetings, as needed.
• Serves as Department notary public.
• Coordinates monthly Development Review Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, distribution of review packets, and taking minutes.
• Coordinates Department response to Open Records Requests.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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