Land Use Technician I/II - Permitting & Zoning Specialist

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Riverside (CA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Riverside County is seeking a Land Use Technician I/II to interpret and apply land use ordinances, review building plans for permit readiness, and provide guidance to developers and the public on planning requirements. The role involves researching zoning maps, property descriptions, and related records, with potential court testimony on violations.

Position offers opportunities to conduct inspections, coordinate with other departments, and prepare formal reports.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
• Two years of clerical or technical experience in a public works organization with exposure to land use, zoning, planning, code enforcement, title searching, building inspection, map making, surveying, or a directly related field.
• (Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.)
• Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required for field work

Aufgaben

• Interpret and apply County land use ordinances as related to the construction and use of structures and land; check applicants' proposed plans for building permits and determine if plans are in accordance with land use ordinances and regulations; approve plans prior to the issuance of building permits.
• Research zoning maps, general and community plans and specific plans to answer questions relating to use of specific property.
• Inform developers, contractors and members of the public on matters pertaining to land use regulations, building codes, construction plan requirements, easements, building setbacks, road dedications, and planning requirements.
• Research legal descriptions, property ownership and history utilizing a variety of sources; issue addresses to parcels.
• Advise violators of ordinance requirements and attempt to gain compliance by advising applicants of the requirements and the various procedural steps they may take to resolve different issues; if further action is required, gather all pertinent facts from the parties concerned.
• Make routine inspections to note compliance with various land use requirements; confer and coordinate activities with other interested County departments.
• Conduct research, prepare reports and develop routine correspondence; may appear as a witness in court regarding violation cases.

Kenntnisse

Land use knowledge

Reading & interpretation

Report writing

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

60 college units / 90 quarter units

Tools

Map making

Title searching

Building inspection

Jobbeschreibung

Riverside County is seeking a Land Use Technician I/II to interpret and apply land use ordinances, review building plans for permit readiness, and provide guidance to developers and the public on planning requirements. The role involves researching zoning maps, property descriptions, and related records, with potential court testimony on violations.

Position offers opportunities to conduct inspections, coordinate with other departments, and prepare formal reports.