Development Technician I

City of Peoria; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits offered

Career development

Job summary

The City of Peoria's Development and Engineering Department is offering a Development Technician I role to support development processes. You will interact with the public, construction professionals, and City staff, assisting with building, engineering, and fire development services, including permitting and fee inquiries.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in construction trades or permitting, strong communication skills, and experience with permit tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED plus additional course work (equivalent to up to 1 year at a Community College or equivalent resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge and abilities).
• Experience: 1-2 years technical experience in construction trades or permitting environment is desired.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Responsibilities

• Accepting and reviewing plans
• Issuing permits
• Explaining City processes and procedures
• Responding to questions and concernsTracking permit applications through to completion
• Monitoring the permit process to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental operations

Education

High school diploma or GED plus coursework

Tools

Permit Tracking System

Job description

Application Deadline: October 11, 2026 Salary Range: Min $26.93 - Mid $30.13 - Max $33.33 To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here. Department: Development and Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED plus additional course work (equivalent to up to 1 year at a Community College or equivalent resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge and abilities).
• Experience: 1-2 years technical experience in construction trades or permitting environment is desired.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

The City of Peoria's Development and Engineering Department is excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a Development Technician I. This position plays a key role in supporting the City’s development process by providing technical assistance to citizens, construction industry professionals, and City staff. The Development Technician I will engage in extensive public interaction, assisting with building, engineering, and fire development services, including permitting and fee-related inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Accepting and reviewing plans
• Issuing permits
• Explaining City processes and procedures
• Responding to questions and concernsTracking permit applications through to completion
• Monitoring the permit process to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental operations

Ideal Candidate

• Be results-oriented and a self-starter.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and have relationship-building skills.
• Have experience using a Permit Tracking System.
• Be able to multi-task.
• Have experience with cash handling/payment processing.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience in a municipal or government setting.

Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity.

Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents.

We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection.

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Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service.

At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported.

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• Ethical
• Open
• Responsive
• Innovative
• Accountable

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Contact

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Call: 623-773-7100

The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.