Land Use Technician III
Land Use Technician III
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riversides Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) is recruiting to fill two 2 Land Use Technician I/II vacancies for the Land Use Consolidated Counter Services/Building and Safety Unit in Riverside CA.
The Land Use Technician will play an important role in the permit case application intake process interpreting county land use ordinances for the public providing assistance to customers seeking guidance and advising on land development and structures. The selected candidate will receive proposed plans for building permits collect fees conduct research using maps and assessment records as well as determine plans and conformance to State and local building codes construction plan requirements easements setbacks road dedications and planning requirements.Competitive candidates will have expertise in permit and plan reviews land use zoning planning title searches building inspections map creation or surveying. They should also demonstrate proficiency with various data entry software and possess experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Blue Beam or Public Land Use System (PLUS) software. Furthermore candidates with knowledge of building codes County Ordinances 348 and 457 proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional customer service skills are highly desired.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.The Land Use Technician I is a natural progression underfill for the Land Use Technician II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Land Use Technician II upon successful completion of their probationary period which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.The Land Use Technician II is the experienced working level classification in the Land Use Technician series and reports to either a supervisory or management level position. Incumbents are assigned a variety of field and office duties of average difficulty and are expected to perform these tasks with a minimum of supervision. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.MEET THE TEAM!TheCounty of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency(TLMA)is the umbrella agency for multiple county departments as well as a few distinct TLMA Agency Divisions / departments. The departments include: the Transportation Planning Building and Safety and Code Enforcement Departments the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) the Aviation Division and TLMA Agency Administration. The portfolios departments are focused on infrastructure facilities and critical services which are essential to the quality of life safety wellbeing and public health of Riverside County residents. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Interpret and apply the County land use ordinances as they relate to construction and use of structures and land; check applicants proposed plans for building permits and determine if plans are in accordance with land use ordinances and regulations.
Research zoning maps general and community plans and specific plans to answer questions relating to use of specific property.
Complete initial permit case processing of applications and calculate fees.
Inform developers contractors and members of the public on matters pertaining to land use regulations building codes construction plan requirements easements building setbacks road dedications and planning requirements.
Research legal descriptions property ownership and history using maps computers and AssessorClerkRecorder records; issue addresses to parcels.
Provide applicable department clearances and assistance with permit processing for issuance and final.
Generate basic building permits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- The level at which the position will be filled is at the Departments discretion and based on candidate qualifications.Land Use Technician I
$25.77 $35.57 Hourly$4466.89 $6165.73 Monthly
$53602.64 $73988.72 Annually
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.Experience: Two years of clerical or technical experience in a public works organization with exposure to land use zoning planning code enforcement title searching building inspection map making surveying or a directly related field. (Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.Land Use Technician II$28.28 $41.69 Hourly
$4901.66 $7225.61 Monthly
$58819.90 $86707.30 Annually
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.Experience: One year as a Land Use Technician I with the County of Riverside or an equivalent position.OPTION II
Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of fulltime experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge Of:State laws and municipal and County ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning theory.Ability to:Read interpret and research laws rules and regulations; read legal documents and interpret legal descriptions; read maps architectural drawings and interpret building plans; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear concise and accurate reports; maintain files; speak and write effectively. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- OTHER REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid California Drivers License may be required for field work.
Whats Next:
Open to all applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of TLMA may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
For questions regarding this recruitment
For specific questions regarding this position contact Genesis Ochoategui at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
