Land Use Technician I/II (Permit Technician)
Land Use Technician I/II (Permit Technician)
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The level at which the position will be filled is at the Departments discretion and contingent on the candidates experience and qualifications.
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. This recruitment will remain open until filled.
The County of Riversides Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) has an opportunity for a Land Use Technician I/II (Permit Technician) who will be assigned to the Building and Safety division in Riverside.
The Land Use Technician I/II (Permit Technician) will play an important role in the Building and Safety division. Under close supervision assist in the review of plans at the public counter. Check plans for conformity to uniform building codes ordinances and administrative orders. Participate in training in order to learn more responsible work and to do other work as required.
The Land Use Technician I/II (Permit Technician) will receive substantial training in the following key areas: generalized plan check building inspections and determine conformance to basic building codes regulations and ordinances.
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.
Competitive candidates will have experience in Bluebeam & the Public Land Use System (PLUS) software. Additionally candidates with knowledge of Building Codes County Ordinances who have taken classes in Inspection Technology or Construction Technology or hold an ICC certification be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel are bilingual in Spanish and have outstanding customer service skills are highly desired.
This position follows a 9/80 schedule offering every other Friday off from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency(TLMA) is the umbrella agency for several county departments which includes the Planning Department. The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside Countys General Plan a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County. This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assists at the public counter in the review of proposed over the counter submittals such as patio covers swimming pools solar and codes regulations and ordinances pertaining to these permits.
Provides technical assistance to and review of field situations with building inspectors.
Assists in determining the classification and occupancy groups of structures; assists in determining the type of construction allowable floor area and height.Assists in clarifying and interpreting codes and regulations to developers contractors the general public and to building department staff.
Keeps logs and records of plans reviewed.
May prepare reports and correspondence; attends continuing education classes as required.
Inform developers contractors and members of the public on matters pertaining to building codes & construction plan requirements.
Research legal descriptions property ownership and history utilizing a variety of sources (e.g. maps computers and Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder records.
Advise violators of code requirements and attempt to gain compliance by advising applicants of the requirements and the various procedural steps they may take to resolve different issues; if further action is required gather all pertinent facts from the parties concerned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Land Use Technician I
$26.80 - $36.99 Hourly
$55746.67 - $76948.19 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
$29.41 - $43.35 Hourly
$61172.72 - $90175.54 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 IIEducation: 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 full-time 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.Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers Class C License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of Transportation and Land Management Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Alex Jones at
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.***PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts. ***
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) Member-4 Form DD-214 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 C-3 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).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.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 non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment 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 pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
IC
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