Development Services Technician
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Job Location:
Yucaipa, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 68166 - 85130
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
- The City of Yucaipa is conducting a recruitment for a Development Services Technician.Apply immediately for initial consideration.
Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of 02/23/2026.
Please include a resume and a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with the application.Under general supervision the Development Services Technician performs responsible technical and administrative work in one or more specialized land use areas within the Community Development Department including Planning and Building and Safety; to provide information and direction to the public on processes and requirements associated with planning engineering construction and building; and to receive review route process and perform plan checking of applications and permits.
Examples of Duties
- Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as first line of contact to internal and external customers on land use community development and engineering related issues; provide information and direction to the public related to community development planning building engineering and permit processes via phone e-mail and counter work.
- Review interpret and provide information and direction to the public regarding applicable local state and federal regulations planning engineering and building and zoning codes ordinances documents standards and guidelines.
- Review improvements and/or development plans for completeness; verify measurements on plans; calculate areas; complete initial processing of permits and applications.
- Receive review log-in track and coordinate routing of various plans and permits.
- Calculate and collect related fees and provide fee estimates as requested; issue minor permits.
- Maintain and update a variety of maps and records.
- Contact developers engineers and applicants regarding plan deficiencies and/or deficiencies in their account status.
- Maintain records files and reference materials; prepare and edit correspondence plan check comments and various statistical and technical reports; assist with the preparation of agenda items.
- Recommend and participate in implementation and improvement of policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers other City employees other agencies and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Knowledge of:
- Basic research techniques and report writing.
- Recordkeeping and basic accounting techniques.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
- Modern office equipment including use of applicable computer applications.
- Permit and plan check procedures rules regulations and guidelines.
- Pertinent local state and federal regulations building zoning engineering and planning codes and regulations related to the permits process.
- Methods for reading and interpreting a variety of maps construction plans specifications and technical documents.
- Depending on assignment basic planning and engineering concepts real property description and terminology.
Ability to:- Learn interpret apply and explain basic local state and federal regulations and standards.
- Learn to read and understand general construction plans and specifications.
- Research compile analyze interpret and prepare a variety of statistical and administrative reports.
- Prepare correspondence and memorandums.
- Make accurate mathematical calculations.
- Serve as an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
- Follow workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
- Learn to operate Tyler Energov and/or other specialized software.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Intermittently review documents related to department operations; observe identify and solve problems relative to office operations and procedures; understand interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and solve problems relative to office issues for the public and with staff.
- On a continuous basis sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift or carry weight of 20 pounds or less.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of administrative support experience involving extensive public contact.
Education:
Equivalent to an Associates degree from an accredited college with course work in planning engineering or a related field.
License and Certificate
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California drivers license. Supplemental Information
- This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.Physical and Mental Demands
The following outlines the typical physical and mental requirements necessary for an employee to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in carrying out these functions.
Physical Demands:
Work is conducted both in an office environment and in the field. The role requires sufficient mobility to move within a standard office setting operate typical office equipment and use a computer. Employees must have adequate vision to read printed materials and computer screens and sufficient hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person over the phone and in group discussions. Manual dexterity is required for entering accessing and retrieving data. The position may occasionally involve bending stooping kneeling reaching and pushing or pulling file drawers. Employees must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Required visual abilities include close vision color perception the ability to differentiate basic colors and shades depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
The position requires regular use of both written and verbal communication skills; the ability to read and interpret complex materials; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; and the capacity to apply mathematical reasoning. Employees must be able to manage detailed tasks under deadlines handle multiple assignments simultaneously work amid interruptions and interact effectively with City officials management coworkers and the public.
Environmental Conditions
Work is generally performed in a temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise with some work done outdoors with exposure to traffic outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold and to wet and humid conditions. Attendance at night meetings may be required.The role may involve interactions with upset employees members of the public or external representatives while explaining or enforcing departmental policies and City regulations.Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews professional reference checks fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.To apply submit a completed City of Yucaipa application through our website at. This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current employees of the City of Yucaipa may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Interviews may be performed intermittently as applications are received. Job opportunity is open until filled.
Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by emailingh.
Contact Us
For additional information please contact the Human Resources Department at:.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a addition specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of the incumbents within the position.
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