Plan Review Specialist (Austin Development Services

Plan Review Specialist

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and specialized duties to ensure compliance with development related application requirements.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review, and processing of all types of development applications.
• Provides application information including quoting and calculating fees and answering questions related to, applicable codes and regulations.
• Receives complaints and questions and provides resolution, or refers to appropriate department or staff member for resolution.
• Assists in the scheduling of and keeping of records of reviews; keeps records of and provides billings of fees; and ensures proper filing and logging of plans and related documents for the permanent record.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of procedure and policy manuals.
• Reviews development applications and supporting documents to ensure that all required documents are included in the submittals.
• Communicates with development professionals, owners, and general contractors to resolve problems. Answers development related questions from customers, City staff, and other divisions.
• Updates and maintains systems records.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable City ordinances, policies, codes, permitting, licensing, and related State and Local regulations.
• Knowledge of application requirements.
• Knowledge of good customer relation practices.
• Knowledge of architectural or civil drawing practices, symbols, and abbreviations.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with City Officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and city departments and employees.
• Ability to perform analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to maintain records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

• None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer mapping and graphics technology.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret applicable research data and presenting it in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to explain and enforce City policies.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.