Development Services Technician

General Purpose

The Development Services Technician is a para-professional, public service and information/data management position which performs a variety of public information, records management, code compliance, administrative and clerical functions in support of the City's development services activities. The position requires extensive contact with the public, and interaction with and support to the Public Works Department. Records management includes maintenance of paper files and computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS), land use database, and permit tracking software programs. 

Salary Range: $4,889.73/month - $5,944.63/month

Essential Duties and Responsabilities

• Perform a variety of planning, zoning, public counter, contract management, and administrative duties, including providing information and accepting applications at the public counter; processing certain minor applications; responding to telephone requests for information and appointments; carrying out legal public noticing activities; taking minutes at public meetings; conducting field work and investigations; and data entry, retrieval and management related to computerized database, permit tracking and GIS software programs, as well as paper files.
• At the public counter and over the telephone, provide basic building code and zoning information and explain zoning ordinance and certain municipal code provisions and the development review process to the public.
• Inform the public and process minor applications on matters pertaining to applications for development, home occupation use permits, sign permits, sidewalk sale permits, temporary banner/signage permits, home occupation use permits, tree removals, business licenses, encroachment permits, building permits and so forth.
• Explain basic zoning district development standards, permit requirements, and land use regulations to the public, such as setbacks, height limits, density, parking, and use regulations.
• Perform basic code enforcement duties, including responding to citizen complaints, field inspections to identify violations of zoning and other development regulations, investigations and information to violators, documentation, and referral to appropriate staff. As directed, review and determine development project compliance with conditions of approval.
• Provide administrative support for Capitola’s affordable housing program including overseeing contract administration; tracking affordable units, drafting grant and loan documents; verifying income and asset limitations; and tracking budgets.
• Assist the Public Works Department with preparation and release of bid documents for city public works projects, contract management including preparation and processing contracts, activities related to encroachment permits, GIS mapping, public noticing, development plan review, and other administrative support duties as assigned.
• Provide administrative support for contract administration and tracking budgets.
• Support commissions and citizen advisory committees by such actions as preparing agendas, hearing materials, legal notices, and minutes of their meetings.
• Maintain the Community Development Department development application case files, maintain computerized permit tracking, land use database, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• Prepare maps, exhibits and reports using GIS and land use database software.
• Work with, assist and support the efforts of the Community Development and Public Works staff.
• Provide back-up support to receptionist on city telephone/voice mail system.
• Perform other related clerical and administrative duties and responsibilities as required.