Permits & Planning Support Specialist

City of Glendale (AZ); Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale is seeking an entry level Development Services Representative to provide public counter customer service for residential and commercial projects. The role supports planning, building construction, and related permit processes.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of college coursework in planning or construction, or one year of related experience. Knowledge of building codes and inspection is preferred but not required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of college coursework in planning, building construction, or a related field.
• Or one year of experience in planning, building construction, or a related field.
• Knowledge of building, construction, or inspection is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the intake, recording, and dissemination of various documents, requests, payments, plans, reports, and other review items through the review process.
• Assists developers and the public at the counter, over the phone, or by email by explaining the City's development process, code requirements, reviewing residential plans, issuing permits, and coordinating and tracking the progress of commercial development projects.
• Analyzes, interprets and enforces the plumbing, building, electrical and mechanical codes and the zoning ordinances for residential room additions and for electrical, plumbing or mechanical changes to residential projects.
• Coordinates documentation, inquiries, communication, scheduling, inspections, closeout, and acceptance in the construction process.
• Communicates with applicants on permit status, obtains information on incomplete documents, and resolves permit conflicts.
• Calculates plan submittal fees, plan review, and permitting fees.

Skills

Public counter service

Communication skills

Reading plans

Math calculations

Education

College coursework in planning/building construction

Job description

The City of Glendale is seeking an entry level Development Services Representative to provide public counter customer service for residential and commercial projects. The role supports planning, building construction, and related permit processes.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of college coursework in planning or construction, or one year of related experience. Knowledge of building codes and inspection is preferred but not required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer