Land Use Technician I/II

ABOUT THE POSITION

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

The Land Use Technician I/II will play an important role in the planning case application intake process by interpreting county land use ordinances for the public, assisting 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.

Additionally, the selected candidate will 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 such as 348 and 457, demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and have outstanding customer service skills.

Permit Technician Certification preferred.

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.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

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 forRiverside 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
• 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 members of the public on matters pertaining to land use regulations, building codes, construction plan requirements, easements, building setbacks, road dedications, and planning requ...