DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN

at City of Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 
 
 Description

EMPLOYEE'S MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA.
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: City Hall, 419 Fulton Street, Room 300, Peoria, Illinois
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

The entry level position is ideal for a candidate looking to get exposure to local government and, more specifically, the functions of the Community Development Department. The position provides complex administrative support to the Community Development Department and assists on projects and programs related to Neighborhood Development, Grants Management, Code Enforcement, Building Safety, and Planning and Zoning. An ideal candidate would have strong customer service skills, the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and represent the City of Peoria to the general public in a professional manner. Performs a variety of duties in support of the Community Development Department services and functions; aids in the development process in the areas of planning, inspections and economic development; provides customer service to applicants, developers, consultants, the general public, and outside organizations regarding City codes, policies, standards, and processes; processes development applications, building permits and zoning certificates; assists in the Commission process to include agenda creation and minutes and performs related duties as assigned.
 Examples of Duties

(All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
Receive and review development applications from customers; assess scope of project and relevant requirements; educate customers regarding necessary permits and general code compliance of proposed projects.
Perform technical check of permits and applications to ensure compliance with the Community Development Department standards, development conditions, construction specifications, and city ordinances.
Issues standard zoning certificates by receiving drawings and applications; checks documents for proper completion; verifies presence of required licenses and insurance; enters applications into computer; calculates and collects associated fees; routes drawings and documentation; prints zoning certificates and maintains files.
Issues permits by receiving drawings and applications; checks documents for proper completion; verifies presence of required licenses and insurance; enters applications into computer; calculates and collects associated fees; routes permit drawings and documentation; prints permits and maintains permit files.
Staffs the Development Center to assist citizens and provide information regarding the development process including knowledge of the commission processes and all applicable fees.
Interact with contractors, design professionals, and the general public, courteously and professionally, to assist with general information and guidance through the permitting process.
Answers inquiries and complaints in person and on the phone from developers, architects, contractors, engineers, and the public related to regulations for building construction, remodeling, and repair including structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and zoning matters.
Conducts and processes transactions relating to Development Projects which includes accounting for and balancing daily receipts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer
Calculator
General Office Equipment
Cash Register
 Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum typing speed of 45wpm; and three to four years of related experience required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, considered.
 Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer and other office equipment.
Zoning, land development code, covenants and restrictions, and City, State and Federal codes and regulations.
Principles and techniques of customer service skills.
Planning and zoning as they relate to ordinances governing land use.

Skill in:
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Typing at a rate of 45 net words per minute.
Using a computer to quickly and accurately enter and retrieve data and information.
Freedom of Information Act.
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and... For full info follow application link.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.