Community Development Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Development Technician is a new role supporting operations within the City's Community Development Department. Under the direction of the Community Development Director and in collaboration with department staff, this position performs project-based administrative and technical support work across the Planning, Building, Code Compliance, Housing, Economic Development, and Special Projects functions of the department. This position focuses on defined projects with clear scope, timelines, and deliverables, including records modernization, archiving, data management, webpage updates, inventory maintenance, permit tracking, and operational housekeeping initiatives.

The position also supports research, surveys, historic resource inventories, site visits, application development, and workflow improvement efforts intended to enhance departmental organization and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is an organized and adaptable individual who can support a variety of department functions, manage assigned projects through completion, and contribute to overall operational effectiveness through attention to detail, initiative, and willingness to assist across multiple Community Development disciplines.

The regular schedule for this position is part‑time, approximately 20 hours per week. While this is a limited‑duration position, it is expected to continue into the next fiscal year, beginning July 1 2027, subject to funding and operational needs.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the recruitment may close early to begin the interview process. We encourage you to apply sooner rather than later to be considered.

• Provide flexible administrative and technical support across Community Development functions, including Planning, Building, Code Compliance, and Special Projects, and carry assigned projects and operational tasks through completion with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Conduct large‑scale archiving, scanning, digitization, and records organization projects, including building permits, historic files, microfiche, planning records, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with modernization and updating of historic resource inventories, land use inventories, and related planning datasets.
• Support permit intake, tracking, file organization, and application workflow improvements.
• Assist with case tracking and documentation support for Code Compliance.
• Update and maintain Community Development webpages, forms, applications, and public‑facing materials.
• Conduct research, data collection, surveys, and organizational tasks related to housing initiatives, site inventories, development projects, or departmental studies.
• Assist in creating or updating internal forms, applications, tracking tools, and workflow documents.
• Assist with special projects and operational initiatives intended to improve organization, efficiency, workflow, or departmental service delivery.
• Support GIS data cleanup, spreadsheet organization, digital filing improvements, and document management efforts.
• Conduct limited site visits or field verification tasks related to inventories or research assignments.
• Provide general administrative support, including file organization, database entry, scanning, correspondence drafting, and records management.
• Work collaboratively across divisions and under assigned project leads as directed by the CDD Director.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures established for various work areas.
• Follows policies, procedures, and guidelines as described in the City of Astoria Personnel Manual and other documentation related to this position.

• Basic understanding of municipal government operations, planning, permitting, building, and code compliance functions, including a willingness to learn related processes and systems.
• Knowledge of office procedures, records management, and document organization.
• Familiarity with database systems, spreadsheets, and digital recordkeeping practices.
• Awareness of planning terminology, permit tracking systems, and municipal workflow…