Plan Review Specialist (Austin Development Services)

City of Austin

1d•$26 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Austin Development Services is seeking a Plan Review Specialist. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and specialized duties to ensure compliance with development-related application requirements. The role involves reviewing development applications and supporting documents, communicating with development professionals, owners, and contractors to resolve problems, and answering development-related questions from customers, City staff, and other divisions. The specialist will also be involved in calculating fees, keeping records of reviews, and maintaining systems records. This position plays a key role in assisting homeowners, business owners, and contractors with construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Knowledge of applicable City ordinances, policies, codes, permitting, licensing, and related State and Local regulations.
Knowledge of application requirements.
Knowledge of good customer relation practices.
Knowledge of architectural or civil drawing practices, symbols, and abbreviations.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with City Officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and city departments and employees.
Ability to perform analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to maintain records.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer mapping and graphics technology.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret applicable research data and presenting it in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to explain and enforce City policies.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review, and processing of all types of development applications.
Provides application information including quoting and calculating fees and answering questions related to applicable codes and regulations.
Receives complaints and questions and provides resolution, or refers to appropriate department or staff member for resolution.
Assists in the scheduling of and keeping of records of reviews; keeps records of and provides billings of fees; and ensures proper filing and logging of plans and related documents for the permanent record.
Assists in the development and maintenance of procedure and policy manuals.
Reviews development applications and supporting documents to ensure that all required documents are included in the submittments.
Communicates with development professionals, owners, and general contractors to resolve problems.
Answers development related questions from customers, City staff, and other divisions.
Updates and maintains systems records.
Meets with members of the public, developers, and other city officials to respond to questions that are relevant to a specific planning area or to planning in general.
Reviews subdivision plats and site plans for compliance with local regulation and ordinances.