Planning Technician II, Clark County Community Development Engineering

Clark County; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Clark County Development Engineering is seeking a customer-focused professional to serve as the main contact for development inspections, pre-construction meetings, and related technical services. The role involves handling public inquiries via phone, email, mail and walk-ins, preparing approval letters, and coordinating with multiple departments within the Clark County Permit Center.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience, strong communication

Qualifications

• Two years paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, planning or related field or combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the work.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Strong computer skills in Office 365.
• Experience working in GIS and/or permitting systems.
• Knowledge of land use and stormwater.
• Ability to interpret legal documents such as zoning codes, ordinances, resolutions, and legal descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Receives site plans for review and coordinates inter-agency review and application of zoning and plat regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes legal descriptions and documents to determine legal lot status and certify complete land use applications.
• Collects data from primary and secondary sources in the field and in the office.
• Assists the public with information on platting and zoning matters.
• Conducts other review analyses on zoning and platting as requested by planners or supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Office 365

GIS

Permitting systems

Tools

Office 365

GIS systems

Permitting systems

Job description

Job Summary This position will be the main contact for customers regarding the requirements, policies and procedures of development inspections (DIN), pre-construction meetings, tracking stormwater inspections for maintenance warranty, grading applications, submittal requirements for all development Engineering applications, completeness checks, calculating and requesting fees, scanning, prepare approval letters, public records requests, related technical services and minor land use information in the Development Engineering division of Community Development. The incumbent will act as liaison between the public and technical staff and provide general information regarding other divisions within the department; refer customers to appropriate outside agencies and respond to customers via phones, email, postal mail and walk-ins and possible back-up routing of projects to departments for other reviews. The position will perform customer service for Development Engineering in the Clark County Permit Center. Other duties as assigned. This position is represented and requires membership in Local 307CO - Washington State Council of County and City Employees. Initiation Fee and Membership dues will be deducted from employee pay.

Qualifications Education and Experience: Two (2) years paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, planning or other related field; preferred but not required - OR - Any combination of education and experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work. The ideal candidate will have the following strengths: Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills Strong customer service experience Strong computer skills in Office 365 Experience working in GIS and/or permitting systems Knowledge of land use preferred Knowledge of stormwater preferred but not required Knowledge of: the objectives, principles, practices, and techniques of civil engineering, grading, stormwater and land use; laws, codes and policies governing these areas. This position will perform customer service for Development Engineering. Preferred to have underground construction knowledge. Ability to: interpret legal documents such as zoning codes, ordinances, resolutions, and legal descriptions; perform in organizing, recording, and tabulating technical information; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; be courteous with the public, other employees and staff of other agencies; follow oral and written instructions; operate standard office machines and equipment; perform field assignments as directed; obtain a valid Driver’s License; and so forth. Evidence of valid driver’s license and certified copy of current driving record (CCDR) are required at time of hire.

SALARY $33.26- $44.90 per hour

• Receives site plans for review from development community, and coordinates the inter-agency review and application of County zoning and plat regulations to such site plans.
• Reviews and analyzes legal descriptions, legal documents, conveyances, and other information to determine the legal lot status of parcels of land, and to certify technically complete land use applications.
• Collects data from primary and secondary sources in the field and in the office.
• Assists public in providing information on platting and zoning matters.
• Conducts other review analysis on zoning and platting as requested by planners or administrative supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Grade Local 307.9A Salary Range $33.26 - $44.90- per hour

Close Date Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services.

Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at [phone]; Relay [phone].

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy. Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live. Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers.

You can get more information about job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.