Posting Date
04/04/25
Application Deadline
04/09/25
Pay Range
$21.00 $34.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Flood Control District
About the Position
This role coordinates the issuing of floodplain use permits and ensures compliance with regulations and procedures. As the lead permit technician within the permitting team this position is key in guiding and coordinating permitrelated activities. Additionally it is a vital link between the community property owners and developers providing essential support to facilitate construction projects within the floodplain while upholding safety and regulatory standards.
About Us
Flood Control In a Desert Absolutely!
Though Maricopa County is in a desert floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastestgrowing counties in the United States with over 200 people moving here daily! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our everchanging County!
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional worklife balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits include access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27 monthly contribution rate and includes a 100 employer match on Day 1
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We Require
- Three years of work experience issuing/processing permits or administrative/customer service duties
- High School Diploma or GED
- An equivalent combination of postsecondary education and/or jobrelated experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a yearforyear basis
We Also Value
- Experience in land development permitting real estate construction engineering planning or a closely related field. Ability to interpret construction and/or engineering drawings
- Experience working with GIS systems
Job Contributions
- Provides oversight and work direction processing permits to other staff. Performs the most advanced technical reviews and interpretation of permit and property/title applications to ensure compliance with codes ordinances regulations and standards at the highest and most complex level of the entire permitting life cycle process for floodplain permits
- Utilize the Districts online permitting system and internal database to track submittals distribute plan review assignments and draft permits for issuance
- Researches collects information and analyzes existing assessor maps floodplains jurisdictional boundaries and legal descriptions to determine the level of technical review required for permit review and issuance. Alerts the appropriate staff to potential problems or unusual liability exposure related to permit issuance
- Maintains databases associated with permits and plan reviews. Prepares progress and metric reports
- Prepares and sends out written correspondence to customers and property owners. Schedules meetings with applicants (preapplication comment resolution etc. and assembles meeting minutes for meetings with external customers
- Evaluates new or modified policies and procedures for floodplain permits. Continuously monitors existing business practices and makes recommendations for change when needed. Develops or assists in process improvement procedures standard operating procedures workflow documentation and compliance checks
- Other Job Duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire
- Exerting 2025 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly
- The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse
environmental conditions
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC