Community Development Technician

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Community Development Technician provides essential technical assistance and administrative support within the Community Development Department. This role is pivotal in facilitating communication and coordination between the County, its departments, consultants, developers, and the public regarding land use, economic development, and permit reviews.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the public with gathering information about the land use regulations and application process.
• Conduct initial completeness review of applications.
• Utilize applicable data bases for project research and tracking including, but not limited to Geographic Information System (GIS), permit process, recorded documents, and assessor data.
• Process Site Plan Reviews and other administrative entitlements (e.g., Limited Use, Boundary Line Adjustment) for compliance with County Regulations.
• Prepare case summaries, public notices, and assist with database implementation and maintenance.
• Provide administrative support to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings.
• Coordinate pre-application meetings and prepare application files.
• Attend evening and weekend meetings and events as scheduled.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience: Associate’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent college coursework for a Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field, or four years of relevant experience in a local government setting.

Licensing/Certification: Valid Colorado Driver’s License. Certification as a Permit Technician from the International Code Council (ICC) within one year of employment is preferred.

Knowledge: Understanding of basic organization and functions of agencies involved in Building and Planning processes, construction plans and practices, pertinent codes and regulations, GIS and mapping, customer service principles, research methods, modern office procedures, business writing, and basic mathematical principles.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to review plans and documents for conformance to codes and regulations, interpret and apply laws and policies, issue minor permits, assist in inspection scheduling, maintain code enforcement files, provide counter assistance, prepare accurate records and reports, communicate effectively, and establish cooperative working relationships.

General Benefits:

Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available.

To Apply:

Current Delta County employees, please apply using the Internal Transfer and Promotion Application and email to humanresources@deltacountyco.gov along with any additional supporting documents.

External candidates, please download and complete the application at www.deltacountyco.gov/jobs then email to humanresources@deltacountyco.gov along with any additional supporting documents. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application. The final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.05 - $23.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Delta, CO 81416: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person