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147 Fourth St. · PO Box 647 Gonzales, CA 93926· Phone: (831) 675–5000· Fax: (831) 675-2644 https://gonzalesca.gov/
City of Gonzales
Council Member Scott Funk, Council Member Lorraine Worthy, Council MemberMaria Orozco Mayor Jose L. Rios, Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva, City Manager Carmen Gil MayScott Funk
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN/ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Community Development and Economic Development Director, performs a wide variety of technical, clerical, administrative and customer service duties. Provides information and answers questions from the public; takes in applications and plans; supports the plan review process and the issuance of permits for planning and building services. The position includes data collection and analysis; permit tracking and reporting; and on occasion may make presentations to community groups, commissions and committees; and provides staff support to the Community Development Director, the Planning Commission, the Measure K Committee, and other department heads as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Development Services Technician/Administrative Analyst job class is a professional staff position responsible for participating in a variety of operational/administrative processes. This job class provides moderate to complex analytical and technical skills. The ideal candidate must be capable of planning, organizing, and implementing assigned projects from inception to completion.
It also requires excellent organizational and communications skills, both verbal and in writing in English and Spanish.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide information regarding building, planning, zoning, permit requirements, land use and other related processes to the public, builders, engineers, contractors, and architects at a public counter, on the telephone and via digital media.
• Under the guidance of director, receive and review plan submittals for commercial, industrial, and residential projects for completeness and compliance with City planning regulations and zoning codes.
• Research and assemble information for the preparation of reports; use spreadsheets and basic math.
• Proofread materials for accuracy, completeness, formatting and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, receipts, brochures and specialized documents. • Prepare written reports and exhibits for use in public meetings. • Update permit activity information in the City’s database program. • Proofread materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental polices, formatting and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation and spelling. • Calculate plan review, inspection and other required fees and collect, record and balance permit-related monetary transactions.
• Maintain records and publications and perform general filing. • Support the Planning Commission and other commissions, boards and committees as assigned. Occasionally serve as back up to the Deputy City Clerk. • Other duties as assigned.
• Work closely with the Director and other professional staff to issue permits, advance projects and complete reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
• Over time, learn and interpret building and planning division policies and procedures, and land use regulations.
• Communicate orally and in writing with the public.
• Provide information on City Codes, policies, procedures and regulations. • Communicate fluently with peers and colleagues.
• Work effectively with builders, engineers, architects, developers, and the general public. • Accurately review plans for completeness.
• Calculate permit fees in accordance with written ordinances, and policies. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Adjust to rapidly shifting priorities and timelines.
• Work effectively with teams.
• Be fluent with the Spanish language.
Skill in:
• Customer service.
• Basic computer programs, such as excel, word and ppt. • Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials. • Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines. • Basic math.
• Coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines. • Maintaining accurate records and files.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
Two years of increasing responsible professional-level administrative and analytical experience in a government agency or equivalent. Ideally, one year or more of experience dealing with development review processes, including plan review, building inspection, zoning, planning, permit issuance and/or other related fields.
-ANDEducation:
BA preferred, or equivalent of an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited college or with course work in business or public administration or a closely related field.