Community Development Technician

Alamoheightstx; Alamo Heights (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alamo Heights, through its Community Development Services Department (CDSD), seeks an administrative professional to manage building permit and inspection processing, support the Architectural Review Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and perform related research.

You will handle applications, coordinate with boards, process payments, maintain records, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations while delivering courteous service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of experience in municipal government or related private sector.
• Experience with permit processing, building plan review, or zoning is preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for departmental review related to permits, licenses, boards and commissions.
• Provide courteous customer service to the public, contractors, and officials.
• Handle payments, receipts, and cash reconciliation.
• Interpret codes and regulations and prepare meeting agendas/minutes.
• Coordinate with boards and commissions and assist with notifications.
• Liaise with departments and ensure filing systems meet standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Deadline-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year municipal government experience

Tools

GIS software

Incode Building Projects

Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is assigned to the Community Development Services Department (CDSD) and manages the building permit and inspection processing, supports the Architectural Review Board, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment processes, while also performing technical tasks including processing the development application, site plan review and research.

CDSD ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide efficient and courteous customer service to the general public, contractors, elected officials and fellow employees
• Process incoming applications for departmental review related to permits, licenses, registrations and boards and commissions.
• Handles payments, prepares receipts, balances cash drawer and keeps accurate record of deposits.
• Interprets and applies applicable state and local codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Serves as liaison for the various boards and commissions to include creating and posting meeting agendas and compiling meeting minutes
• Intake and ensure Board application submittal are complete, all packets are sent out and agenda deadlines are met
• Perform proper notification regarding zoning changes, variances, and other state regulations for notifications.
• Responds to department requests for information, answer questions and respond to inquiries from the development community and the general public with regard to planning and development regulations.
• Ensure office procedures, administration and filing systems meet office practice standards
• Assist with code compliance regarding regulation research and mailings
• Engage in collaboration with other city departments where necessary

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CDSD EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in municipal government or in a relevant private sector industry.

CDSD KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Permit processing and building plan review experience is preferred.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment, to deliver outstanding customer service, to provide effective oral and written communication, and to manage multiple projects and responsibilities with a positive attitude are all essential.
• Experience in permit inspections, building and zoning process, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, Incode Building Projects software, and agenda and memo preparation is desirable.
• Proficiency with computers utilizing Microsoft Office including Outlook e-mail, Word, Power Point, and Excel is required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Valid Driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
• Subject to sitting and standing to perform the essential functions
• Working conditions are in an office environment
• Must be able to pass a drug and/or alcohol screen

All employees must be prepared to work alternate work schedules, including overtime, and assume alternate scheduled days off if required.