Community Development Technician III

Community Development Technician III

The City of Bozeman is now accepting applications for a Community Development Technician III to support our Community Development Team. This position is a critical link in the agency's service provision and will become an in-house expert in our electronic plans submission software, Project Dox, overseeing intake and working with planners and building inspectors throughout the life of the project. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented quick learner who has an interest in using technology to improve customer service delivery.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is considering a career in planning, construction, or building inspection but wants to learn more before taking the plunge.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, potential for bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!

Bargaining Unit:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt

Work Week:
Typically, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm, including evening advisory board meetings three times per month.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only):

• Provides customer service and technical assistance to the public, developers, contractors, architects, and business owners regarding community development processes.
• Provides information and guidance on municipal codes, policies, procedures, application requirements, and development standards.
• Processes fees, payments, and other financial transactions associated with permits, applications, licenses, or related services, as assigned.
• Maintains accurate electronic and physical records of permits, plans, inspections, development applications, and approvals.
• Prepares and issues permits, approvals, and related documentation.
• Routes applications to appropriate departments and agencies for review.
• Assists community development staff with development review processes, planning initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
• Conducts preliminary reviews of applications for compliance with zoning regulations and development standards.
• Updates permitting systems, databases, geographic information systems (GIS) records, and digital workflows to ensure accurate and accessible information.
• Collects, compiles, organizes, and analyzes data related to community development activities, programs, applications, permits, development trends, or other assigned projects.
• Prepares reports, summaries, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, presentations, and other materials to communicate data and support department operations and decision-making.
• Uses GIS and other technology to access, analyze, maintain, and communicate geographic and property-related information; interprets maps, plans, charts, graphs, and other technical materials.
• Prepares and distributes memorandums, meeting materials, public notices, and supporting documentation for projects and public meetings.
• Utilizes permitting, licensing, document management, GIS, and records management software systems to support department operations.
• Processes online applications and maintain digital workflows.
• Provides administrative support to the Community Development Board (CDB), Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB), and other advisory boards as needed.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential…