Program Technician
Company: City of Sanger
Location: Sanger
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs technical duties
in regards to Planning, Building, and other Development processes;
reviews applications such as building permits, parcel maps, lot
splits, zone changes, and environmental assessments for compliance;
performs technical/administrative duties; and performs additional
responsibilities as required. This position will be assigned to the
Community Development Department. Job Requirements:EXAMPLES OF
DUTIES Review building/construction plans, tract and parcel maps;
advise on required permits, determine and collect appropriate
service/development fees and charges and issue permits Review basic
building plans and other development related applications, for
conformance with appropriate regulations and conditions of approval
for a specific case Assist the general public by providing basic
information on zoning and development related case processing
Provide information on and review contractor's liability insurance
for adequacy Compile and analyze information and assist in the
preparation of a variety of narrative and statistical reports
Provide a wide variety of clerical work including proofreading,
keyboarding, filing, checking and recording information on records
Compute and process fees, deposit amounts, maintain ongoing
accounting and refund of fees and deposits Operate standard office
equipment, including personal computer and related software
programs Provide lead supervision for a service area as assigned
Provide information to the public regarding City development
standards, City policies and procedures, California Building Code
and building permit process Review applications for completeness
and researches applications and permit status Perform minor
technical plan check to ensure compliance with Public Works
Standards, submittal requirements, development conditions,
improvement standards, construction specification, and city
ordinances Plan checks and issues "over the counter" building
permits for less complex projects as signs, fences, patios,
residential solar permits, mechanical/electrical permits Perform
permit-related monetary transactions, accounts receivable coding,
billing inquiries, and invoicing Review logs, coordinates and
routes various plans and permit applications Provide information to
the public in person and on the telephone regarding building permit
applications and fees Maintain familiarity with ordinance and
procedural changes Provides information to the public regarding
such areas as zoning classifications, development standards and
permit processes Review and issue temporary use permits and home
occupation permits Input permits into computer and map tracking
systems Draft rough maps and plots land use information Make title
searches Prepare and distribute agenda packets for Development
Review Committee Attend meetings and prepares memorialization of
meetings Assist in researching new development standards and
ordinances Compile technical data for analysis such as demographic
information and land use information Perform various administrative
duties including issuing notices of determination and recording
subdivision maps Prepare and maintain Development Services website
information Gather, compile and analyze data and prepares technical
reports in narrative, graphic, pictorial, tabular, written and oral
form Contact public agencies, private firms, consultants, City
personnel and the public to obtain and impart authoritative
information and data; and performs related duties as assigned
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Business English, spelling
and arithmetic Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Operation and care of office equipment Current information sources
and research techniques in the field of urban planning Planning
codes and standards governing zoning and building activities
Personal computer operation and relevant software applications
Drafting nomenclature, symbols and conventions Procedures and
techniques of permit processing and basic process for plan review
and inspection Interpret and understand architectural/engineering
building plans, improvement standards, construction standards, and
city ordinances International Building & State Housing Codes
Project tracking methodologies Basic mathematics and statistical
analysis Manual and automated filing systems Principles and
practices of urban planning Computer usage and applications
including spreadsheets Administrative research techniques
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intermediate mathematics and
statistics English grammar, spelling and composition Recordkeeping
principles and procedures Principles of composition and report
writing Modern office methods including keyboard skills Bilingual
(English/Spanish) preferred Knowledge of local zoning as well as
state and local building codes Principles and practices of the
construction permit process Computer operation and associated
office and permitting programs Record-keeping methods Modern office
methods and procedures English usage, spelling, grammar and
punctuation Basic mathematics Filing system and procedures Ability
to: Read, interpret and apply a wide variety of technical
information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts,
blueprints, schematics, standard drawing, codes and ordinances
Maintain a variety of records and files Make arithmetical
calculations quickly and accurately Communicate effectively and
tactfully with individuals and small groups in writing Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with associates,
officials and the general public Perform multiple tasks at one time
Work in a standard office environment Analyze, organize and
systematically compile technical and statistical information, and
to prepare routine reports Ability to read building plans, site
plans, building elevation plans and grading plans Communicate
clearly and concisely, orally and in writing Work effectively in a
high volume, fast paced environment Plan and prepare comprehensive,
clear and concise reports with sound recommendations Provide
superior customer service Properly use Business English, spelling
and arithmetic Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Operation and care of office equipment Interpret and apply
ordinances and regulations Prepare technical reports, documents and
correspondence Analyze and systematically compile technical and
statistical information Read maps and aerial photographs to obtain
information such as land use, distance, topography Use measuring
devices such as engineering scales and architectural scales
Understand engineering and building plans Learn and apply computer
applications Plan, prepare, and provide public presentations
Prioritize work and meet deadlines Understand and carry out oral
and written technical instructions Communicate effectively in
English, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other
governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general
public Speak and write effectively to express ideas on technical
subjects clearly and concisely Maintain office records and files
Attend occasional evening meetings Establish and maintain effective
working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License/Certificate -: Possession of or
ability to obtain a valid and appropriate California Driver's
License by time of appointment. Education/Experience/Training -:
Any combination of training, education and experience which
demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The
typical qualifying entrance background would be one (1) year of
increasingly responsible administrative experience in a municipal
or county planning department; or two (2) years of college with
major coursework in planning, engineering, architecture, geography,
public administration, or a closely related field. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is typically situated in standard office environment with some
field work. This may result in some exposure to weather and
requires the ability to perform duties in areas of unstable
footing. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers
and various office equipment. Stand, walk, use hands to finger,
handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with
hands and arms, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, and
smell. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision
abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus.
Keywords: City of Sanger, Clovis , Program Technician, Professions , Sanger, California
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