Community Development Technician - Assistant

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Employees permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe area receive base salary plus $1,100.

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Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

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To receive, review, and process a variety of permits in one or more specialized land use areas; to perform a variety of research related to the permitting process, land development issues, and County requirements and regulations; and depending on assignment, to provide information and explanation to the public by telephone and at the public counter regarding permitting requirements and process and County requirements and regulations.

Receives supervision from department management or supervisory staff and may receive technical or functional supervision from other technical or professional personnel.

• Accepts applications for structural and wastewater permits and begins permitting process by entering information into land use system to initiate permit; assigns permit numbers; and accepts fees.
• Accepts and logs commercial and residential plans and associated documents for plan checking; processes, prepares, and issues permits; makes mathematical calculations related to permit and associated fees; accepts fees and issues receipts for permits; balances and prepares daily deposit of fees collected.
• Bills for service charges that are exempt from property taxes.
• Accepts and processes a variety of applications and reviews for compliance with land use standards and regulations.
• Performs site plan review.
• Performs parcel, permit and zoning research and/or permit history regarding parcel zoning, land use and subdivision restrictions to the public which may involve multiple County departments.
• Reviews commercial and home occupation business licenses for compliance with land use standards and regulations.
• Tracks a variety of information including inspection schedules.
• Gathers and interprets utility line information; locates utility easements and other encumbrance lines on maps.
• Reviews as-built maps prior to issuing permits; updates maps and Assessor's pages as needed.
• Makes preliminary determinations regarding environmental review requirements; provides information regarding environmental review process to customers.
• Provides information to customers regarding hearing process and pre-development meetings.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Prepares correspondence and notifications providing and requesting information from customers related to application materials and permit.
• Provides information to the public by telephone or at the public counter regarding applicable ordinances, regulations, requirements, and procedures related to the permitting and land development process and County regulations and requirements; assists the public in completing and processing various permits.
• Interacts with other County departments and/or outside agencies as needed.
• Prepares and distributes a variety of self-help related materials pertaining to the permitting process.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience: One year of general office support experience that involved substantial public contact. Experience related to community development activities and functions highly desirable.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training or coursework in drafting, principles of real estate, planning, construction, geometry, trigonometry, physics, hydrology, economics, demography, or related field is highly desirable.

Experience as a Substitute

You may substitute relevant, equivalent experience for the required education. The Human Resources Department will evaluate your background to ensure it qualifies as the same knowledge, skills, and abilities as the specified degree or coursework.

International Degrees

If you earned your degree outside the United States, you must provide proof of accreditation from a recognized evaluation agency. Please attach this documentation to your application to ensure your education is verified.

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of customer service and public contact.
• Basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations.
• Clear, effective and correct use of oral and written English including spelling grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Advanced operation of varied office equipment including computers and associated word processing, spreadsheets, and specialized application. 
• Methods of filing and tracking information. 
• Letter composition.

Ability to: 

• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; and occasionally lift moderate weight.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand assigned aspects of the job; identify and interpret technical and numerical permit processing activities; explain permitting process and procedures and County regulations and requirements to the public.
• Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; work fairly and courteously with the public; simultaneously process multiple permits; and work effectively with frequent interruption.
• Use a variety of modern office equipment, including but not limited to, computer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, facsimile machine, microfilm reader/printer, and photocopy machine.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Clearly and concisely explain permit requirements and procedures to those less knowledgeable.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other County employees, outside agencies, and the public.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine appropriate course of action.
• Effectively use automated permit systems.

• Evaluation: We use a pre-determined formula to score your responses related to education, training, and professional experience.

Accuracy: Please ensure your application and questionnaire thoroughly reflect your background, as these scores determine your ranking on the eligible list.

Pre-Hire Requirements

Candidates must complete the following requirements before their start date if an offer is extended:

• DOJ Criminal Background Clearance: Successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check through the California Department of Justice.
• Medical Evaluation: Pass a pre-employment physical, which may include drug screening and/or a psychological evaluation.
• Oath of Office: Subscribe to the constitutional oath or affirmation as required for all public employees by the California Constitution.
• Employment Eligibility Verification: Provide original documents that establish both identity and the legal right to work in the United States, as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Position-Specific Requirements

In addition to the above, some positions may require one or more of the following:

• Age Verification: Provide documentation verifying that you meet the minimum legal age requirements for this position.
• Background Check: Some positions require a background investigation. This may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, polygraph, and/or proof of bonding.
• Law Enforcement: Applicants for law enforcement functions must complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process.
• Medi-Cal Access/Licensing: Applicants with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification.

Failure to clear all requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

Substitute Lists

• Interviews: If contacted to interview for a similar role, the hiring department will provide the specific job details before the interview.
• No Risk: Choosing not to interview for a different classification will not affect your standing on the original list for which you applied.

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. All applicants and employees receive fair and equal consideration in every stage of employment. Employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications and are not influenced by any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Policy Statement (PDF) for detailed information.

Applicants who need an accommodation during the recruitment or examination process should contact Human Resources at least five working days before the scheduled exam.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kristen Cannon, Administrative Technician, at kcannon@placer.ca.gov.