Development Services Technician

Development Services Technician

Bring your construction expertise to Maricopa County and apply to the Development Services Technician position today! In this role, you will provide customer information and assistance related to the development process, including planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trades fields to shape the future of the built environment.

We Require:

• Two years of experience evaluating site plans, building construction plans, and other documents
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education in Urban Planning or a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements:

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value:

• Two years of experience in land development or related fields
• Technical and/or customer support experience, preferably in a private development or municipal permitting process
• Permit Technician certification
• Experience using automated systems (Accela, Issue Track, etc.) for processing permit activity and communications

Job Contributions:

• Review paper or digital residential and commercial building applications and plans, as well as paper planning submittals to ensure completeness of permit plans before submittal; screen for minimum submittal requirements and accuracy
• Assist developers and the public at the counter or over the phone by explaining the County's development process and code requirements
• Review deeds; verify parcel information with Assessor maps for address assignment or verification
• Initiate, notify, accurately identify, and correct a wide variety of addressing issues; respond to public requests for any addressing issues or concerns of address changes when appropriate
• Review deeds and apply legal descriptions to site property on Assessor maps and in approved subdivision plates for address assignment or verification
• Coordinate and track the progress of development projects and contact permit applicants, contractors, engineers, and architects regarding permit processing problems, deed and site plan revisions, and advise applicants when corrections are needed
• Maintain historic resource map files and permit database
• Consult with emergency service providers and other County departments to resolve addressing issues. Conduct research to resolve addressing problems and errors
• Receive, ensure accuracy, and process new/change road name applications. Communicate with property owners and/or appropriate agencies about any address change or newly named roads, and related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked
• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure:

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback to initiate the interactive process.