ACE

DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN I/II
BUILDING

Definition:

Under general supervision, advises and interprets, for the public, requirements of various codes as they relate to the construction and use of building, structures, land use and land development; processes, reviews, and approves technical plans for conformance with building, planning, and engineering requirements; and performs related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides information and assistance to the public at the counter and by phone regarding project processing, application procedures, codes, laws, and ordinances;
• Interprets and applies various Building Codes, Land Use and Development Ordinances;
• Accepts permit applications and collects fees;
• Researches and responds to public inquiries;
• Reviews proposed plans and permits to determine compliance with codes and ordinances;
• Issues permits and approves plans for minor projects;
• Operates computer related to department functions;
• Updates and maintains automated permit tracking system;
• Maintains log books and monitors projects;
• Computes fees for issuance of permits.

Nonessential Duties:

Makes field investigations related to property addressing issues.

Supervision:

Supervision is received from the Deputy Building Official.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of:

• Building construction methods and the reading of building plans;
• State laws and City ordinances governing building, land use and zoning matters;
• Planning and zoning as they relate to ordinances, governing land use and zoning;
• Mathematics for the purpose of reading building plans and maps, and calculating valuations and fees;
• Communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information, and preparing and presenting oral and written technical reports and research projects;
• Methods and techniques for analyzing and interpreting construction design plans, specifications, and working plans related to code enforcement procedures and practices;
• Basic knowledge of structural technology; construction practices and techniques, new building construction, and/or alterations of existing structures;
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Read building plans;
• Prepare and present oral and written technical reports and research projects;
• Use independent judgment based on established policies;
• Work well with people and to handle a public counter and telephones of a public agency in a calm, self-assured, and confident manner;
• Use knowledge and experience to work with architects, engineers, contractors, real estate brokers, appraisers, and the public to solve problems and achieve cooperative relationships;
• Communicate effectively and clearly with the public and coworkers;
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with the public and co-workers;
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Education and Experience — Meet one or more of the following:

1. Up to four years experience in building and construction regulations or land use may be substituted for the educational requirements on a year-for- year basis;
2. Associates Degree in construction technology plus two years of experience in building and construction or closely related field;
3. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in architecture, public administration, business administration, or closely related field;

After one year of successfully completing progressively responsible work, an employee at the I level may be considered for advancement to the II level.

License and Other Requirements - Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license or ability to arrange transportation for field work when necessary.

PHYSICAL:

CONTINUOUS

• sitting

FREQUENT

• downward flexion of neck
• side-to-side turning of neck
• fine finger dexterity and grasp to manipulate keyboard, telephone, writing instruments, papers, books, manuals, reports

OCCASIONAL

• walking, standing, bending and stooping, climbing, reach at and above shoulders
• twisting at waist
• upward flexion of neck
• lifting objects weighing up to 10 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders, and transporting distances up to one block

INFREQUENT

• squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling

ENVIRONMENTAL:

CONTINUOUS

• working inside an office environment.

COMMUNICATIONS:

VISION

• (may be correctable) to see computer display screens, books, manuals, and correspondence.

HEARING

• understanding telephone and personal conversations and presentations

SPEAKING

• for telephone and personal conversations

WRITING

• to complete reports, correspondence, take notes, and record data

READING

• various publications, statistical data, and contracts

Date 11/00
Revised by Department - SB