Development Services Technician Lead

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Mid-Senior Level lead permit technician to manage floodplain use permits. This position requires coordinating permit-related tasks and ensuring compliance while providing essential support to stakeholders, contributing to public safety and regulatory standards in a growing community.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Paid vacation and sick time

Child care benefits

Qualifications

• Three years of experience issuing/processing permits or in administrative/customer service roles.
• Ability to interpret construction and/or engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the issuing of floodplain use permits ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide support to facilitate construction projects within the floodplain.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GIS systems

Job description

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Posting Date

06/10/25

Application Deadline

06/15/25

Pay Range

$21.00 - $34.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About The Position

This role coordinates the issuing of floodplain use permits and ensures compliance with regulations and procedures. As the lead permit technician within the permitting team, this position is key in guiding and coordinating permit-related activities. Additionally, it is a vital link between the community, property owners, and developers, providing essential support to facilitate construction projects within the floodplain while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits include access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
  
  

We Require

• Three years of work experience issuing/processing permits or administrative/customer service duties
• High School Diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
  
  

We Also Value

• Experience in land development, permitting, real estate, construction, engineering, planning, or a closely related field. Ability to interpret construction and/or engineering drawings
• Experience working with GIS systems
  
  

Job Contributions

• Provides oversight and work direction processing permits to other staff. Performs the most advanced technical reviews and interpretation of permit and property/title applications to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards at the highest and most complex level of the entire permitting life cycle process for floodplain permits
• Utilize the District’s online permitting system and internal database to track submittals, distribute plan review assignments, and draft permits for issuance
• Researches, collects information, and analyzes existing assessor maps, floodplains, jurisdictional boundaries, and legal descriptions to determine the level of technical review required for permit review and issuance. Alerts the appropriate staff to potential problems or unusual liability exposure related to permit issuance
• Maintains databases associated with permits and plan reviews. Prepares progress and metric reports
• Prepares and sends out written correspondence to customers and property owners. Schedules meetings with applicants (pre-application, comment resolution, etc.) and assembles meeting minutes for meetings with external customers
• Evaluates new or modified policies and procedures for floodplain permits. Continuously monitors existing business practices and makes recommendations for change when needed. Develops or assists in process improvement procedures, standard operating procedures, workflow documentation, and compliance checks
• Other Job Duties as assigned
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
• Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
• The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
  
  

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• 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.

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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