Development Services Technician - Bonds

Introduction

Prince William County's Department of Development Services, Land Development Division, is seeking a motivated and solutions-oriented professional to join our Land Development Counter as a Development Services Technician. This position offers the opportunity to perform meaningful, challenging, and rewarding work in a collaborative environment. We are looking for individuals who take initiative, embrace challenges, and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative solutions.

Looking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? Prince William County's Department of Development Services is a dynamic and highly motivated organization where employee engagement, teamwork, and exceptional service to our community are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are eager to take on challenging and diverse assignments while demonstrating a commitment to excellence, quality, and high performance, we invite you to join our team.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid annual leave, sick leave, and holidays, as well as a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Employees also have access to paid training and County-sponsored professional development and educational opportunities.

• Review documentation and permit applications to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and policies.
• Perform initial customer interviews, including quality control and issuance of various types of construction permits, and quality control of construction documents for plan review.
• Managing files, records, and generating notifications of plan resubmission expiration dates.
• Lot Escrows processing and acceptance.
• Provide written and verbal responses to developers/engineers regarding plan submission process and procedures.
• Record, process, and report all monetary transactions, including payments received and deposits.
• Provide plan submissions acceptance, approval, and pickup notifications to developers and engineers.
• Perform special projects involving a variety of assignments, creating reports and/or Excel spreadsheets relating to the status of developers’ plans approval and/or permit requirements.
• Assist customers with the electronic submission and processing of applications, and perform related administrative duties as needed.

High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Land Development, Subdivision Ordinances, Zoning, Building Permit processes and procedures.
• Experience working with customers and providing customer service.
• Cash handling experience is a plus.
• Background working with the public in a local government setting.
• Ability to read/interpret legal documents, site plans, plats, deeds, and proffers or special use conditions.
• Effective oral/written communication regarding regulations and requirements to customers and staff.

This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.

This is not a telework-eligible position.

Valid Driver’s License – must pass DMV records check.

$21.14 - $27.00

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees