Land Use Technician - Level I/II

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) - Administration Department has an opportunity for a Land Use Technician - Level I or Level II, assigned to the Palm Desert Office.

The Land Use Technician I/II will play an important role in the planning case application intake process, interpreting county land use ordinances for the public, providing assistance to customers seeking guidance and advising on land development and structures.

The selected candidate will receive proposed plans for building permits, collect fees, conduct research using maps and assessment records, as well as determine plans and conformance to State and local building codes, construction plan requirements, easements, setbacks, road dedications and planning requirements.

Competitive candidates will have experience in land use, zoning planning, title searches, building inspection, map making, or surveying and should have experience using a Geographical Information System (GIS), Blue Beam or Public Land Use System (PLUS) software.

Additionally, candidates will have knowledge of County Ordinances 348 and 457, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have outstanding customer service skills.

The initial work schedule will be 5/40 Monday through Friday from 8A - 5P and may be revised to 9/80 dependent upon staffing levels.

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

The Land Use Technician I is a natural progression underfill for the Land Use Technician II.

Incumbents are eligible to promote to Land Use Technician II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.

MEET THE TEAM!

The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for several county departments which includes the Planning Department .

The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside County's General Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County.

This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Generate building permits.

• Interpret and apply County land use ordinances as related to the construction and use of structures and land; check applicants' proposed plans for building permits and determine if plans are in accordance with land use ordinances and regulations; approve plans prior to the issuance of building permits.

• Research zoning maps, general and community plans and specific plans to answer questions relating to use of specific property.

• Complete initial planning case processing of applications and calculate fees.

• Inform developers, contractors and mem...