THE POSITIONThe Department of Utilities (DOU) Development Service Technicians are responsible for providing counter coverage at the Community Development Department (CDD) public counter located at 300 Richards Blvd., Sacramento, CA. This includes answering DOU (water, wastewater & drainage) related questions and providing general customer service. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting DOU residential plan reviews and ensuring all assigned plan checks are completed accurately and meet the CDD 90% on-time requirement. The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating with DOU engineering and field staff, managing water supply tests, meter/tap sales, abandonments, refunds, DOU Encroachment Permit Reviews, assigning plan checks, creating fee estimates, and other duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENTThe ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, a team player, and capable of meeting deadlines and learning on the job.
To provide administrative and technical support for a variety of development activities, including reviewing plans for compliance with City ordinances and responding to building planning, zoning, and/or other site development related questions concerning building and developing land in the City.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the journey level class in the Development Services Technician series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Development Services Technician I. This classification is intended for those incumbents who have become proficient in any of the following areas: planning, building, utilities or development engineering. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. Work in this class is distinguished from that of Development Services Technician I in that the Development Services Technician II is expected to operate with a more thorough understanding of the development process and technical knowledge, while exercising independent judgment in making decisions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and the greater complexity of the assignments received.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDGeneral supervision is provided by a higher-level position. The Development Services Technician II may provide technical direction to other Development Services Technicians or lower level staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:
- Provide information regarding building, planning, zoning, permit requirements, land use and/or other related processes to the public, builders, engineers, contractors, and architects at a public counter or on the telephone.
- Interpret and apply City ordinances, rules and regulations related to the development process.
- Perform plan review on initial submittals for commercial, industrial, and residential projects for completeness and compliance with City zoning and planning regulations including building and zoning codes, utility codes and regulations, and/or issue permits as appropriate.
- Perform design, preservation demolition, and plan review and/or issue permits, such as single family/two family, re-roof, and recycling permits.
- Update permit activity information in specialized database or permit management tracking programs
- Perform initial check of parcel maps, subdivisions, and various other drawings.
- Prepare and verify the accuracy of computations and plot information obtained from plans; check lot dimensions and street widths against recorded map.
- Prepare written reports and correspondence, such as Confirmation of Zoning letters, and post public notices.
- Calculate plan review, inspection and other required fees and collect, record and balances permit-related monetary transactions.
- Maintain records and publications, including both residential and commercial plan libraries and perform general filing.
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:- Local zoning practices, City Code, policies and procedures as they apply to assigned permitting responsibilities.
- Methods of gathering and compiling data.
- Property descriptions and graphic displays.
- Customer service principles and techniques.
- Methods, instruments, and symbols used in mapping, property descriptions, and other graphic materials.
- Planning approval and building permit processes and procedures, specification requirements, construction practices, and cost estimating.
- Uniform Building Codes, State Energy Regulations, planning, zoning, shading, and personal safety regulations.
Ability to:- Learn and interpret City building permit and planning policies and procedures; construction, design, land use regulations and ordinances; and Zoning Districts, Special Planning Districts and Overlay zones.
- Explain both orally and in writing technical information to the public, specifically City Codes, policies, procedures and regulations.
- Deal effectively with builders, engineers, architects, developers, and the general public regarding all relevant codes, planning policies and regulations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Accurately review plans for completeness and calculate permit fees in accordance with established laws, ordinances, and policies.
- Understand and interpret legal property descriptions, topographic drawings, and maps.
Skill in:- Using a variety of computer software programs, including skill in maintaining electronic files, retrieve and research information from electronic files and databases.
- Basic math skills including ability to use scales and ability to calculate areas using scaled plans.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience:
Two years of experience performing administrative and technical support duties, with a minimum of one year of experience dealing with aspects of the development process, including plan review, building inspection, zoning, planning, permit issuance and/or other related fields.
-AND- Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
College level courses in planning, plan checking, and/or building inspections techniques, principles, and practices are highly desirable.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Conditions:
On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasionally walk, stand, kneel, reach, stoop, and bend; push and pull to open and close drawers; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; use telephone, and finger dexterity to use keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
Environmental Conditions:
Standard office setting with moderate noise levels; controlled temperature conditions. Incumbents may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Vision, Hearing, Speech:
See and hear in the normal visual and audio range with or without correction to make observations, communicate with others, and operate equipment; speech to communicate in person and over the phone.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDUREPlease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit
online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:
- Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Development Services Technician II examination.
4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
- Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
