Development Services Technician I​/II

City of Modesto is excited to announce an in‑person opportunity for a dynamic and customer-focused Development Services Technician. In this essential role, you’ll be at the forefront of our land use, planning, building, and community development services—guiding the public, supporting professional staff, and helping streamline key permit and development processes. If you’re energized by problem‑solving, public service, and making a tangible impact in your community, this role offers an exciting place to grow.

• 2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)
• 5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

The Development Services Technician is responsible to perform technical and administrative work in one or more specialized land use areas; to provide information and direction to the public on processes and requirements associated with construction, community development, planning, and building; to provide assistance and support to professional planning, engineering, and building staff; and to receive, review, route, process, and perform minor plan checking of minor applications and permits.

This position requires on‑site work; remote work Is not an option. All interviews associated with this recruitment will be held in person.

Current vacancies in Building Safety (1) and Planning Division (1).

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

• Serve as first line of contact to internal and external customers on land use, planning, building, and community development related issues.
• Provide information and direction to the public related to land use, planning, building and community development and associated permit processes via phone, e‑mail and counter work.
• Review and provide information and direction to the public regarding applicable, local, State and Federal regulations, planning and engineering codes, ordinances, documents, standards and guidelines.
• Perform minor plan checks; review, log‑in and coordinate routing of various plans and permits; ensure insurance is on file.
• Calculate land use related fees and provide fee estimates as requested; issue routine permits.
• Research, compile and analyze a variety of data for special projects and various reports.
• Maintain manuals and update resource materials; develop and maintain a variety of databases.
• Recommend and participate in the implementation and improvement of policies and procedures related to assignment with the goal of improving customer service.
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of agenda reports and resolutions.
• Update and maintain a variety of files and records.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Process requests for Outdoor Dining permits; conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans; coordinate annual renewal process.
• Receive and process requests for residential clearance; conduct field inspections for public improvements; identify existing utilities, connections and improvements.
• Receive requests for outside service; explain Outside Service Agreement requirements and process to the public, complete required agreement, and verify ownership and calculate fees.
• Provide infrastructure information to the public utilizing GIS, various sources to provide accurate information both in person and via phone; meet with citizens about development requirements, investigate and resolve complaints.

• Assist with the processing of parcel and subdivision maps; check for completeness, code violations, environmental assessment requirements and other pertinent data.
• Assist with reviewing applications for zoning changes; compile zoning history, size and development features; research lot history,…