Planning Assistant II; Planning – Building & Development Svc

Position Summary

Position Summary
Perform a variety of functions in the field of current or comprehensive planning; to include providing information and answering questions from the general public regarding City of Albuquerque requirements, processes and deadlines; process permit applications, building inspections, business registration, contractor licenses and/or certificates of occupancy. Maintain and input information into the database as it relates to all levels of current of comprehensive planning and construction projects for residential and commercial developments and/or redevelopment projects.

Prepare and maintain paper files and records on each project, ensuring that all processes, and deadlines are followed and complied, as per the City’s applicable laws, zoning requirements, and code enforcement regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Perform a variety of support functions in the field of current or comprehensive planning; conduct research.
• Process permit applications, building inspections, business registrations, contractor licenses and certificates of occupancy; enter permit information into database; maintain paper files and records as required.
• Evaluate a variety of applications and proposals for completeness; schedule projects for review; maintain appropriate logs of plan applications processed.
• Prepare and review reports for review boards and meetings to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes and regulations; and provide required information for specific meetings.
• Issue building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, boiler and/or elevator permits and certificates of occupancy; inform project applicants of City of Albuquerque requirements, processes and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with laws, codes and ordinances; and prepare reports, documents, and other materials as it relates to the current project.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; independently research information; interpret data and explain requirements, regulations and procedures pertaining to current or comprehensive planning, permitting and inspections for residential and commercial developments and/or redevelopment projects.
• Process payments and refunds for departmental-related fees; scan documents for storage in electronic management database.

• Participate in a variety of special projects as assigned.
• Prepare letters, memos, reports and meeting materials as it relates to public meetings, committee meetings and/or hearings.

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED;
and Four (4) years of administrative support or field experience related to any combination of the following areas:

• urban design and development
• planning practices and procedures
• zoning requirements
• code enforcement processes
• general construction

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Environmental Office environment; work at centralized public counter; may require travel from site; work with computer and office equipment; work closely with others.

Physical Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.