Technician I, Building Development Review (0.75 FTE) at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Technician I, Building Development Review (0.75 FTE) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7897
DEPARTMENT: Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svcs
LOCATION: 281 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $31,834.50 - 47,751.75 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $35,256.00 ($22.60/hour) - 43,492.80 ($27.88/hour) (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 12/1/2024.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires


• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting


• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both


• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Wellness program, workout facilities


• Employee/family onsite health clinic


• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility


• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is looking for a Technician l, Building Development Review to join our team! This is a 3/4 fulltime (32.5 hours per week) classified position with the City, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. There were be an optional two days a week for remote work available after 3 months. This position is eligible for benefits like healthcare, paid vacation, paid holidays and more! The anticipated starting rate of $22.60 -$27.88 per hour. Our Community Development and Neighborhood Services team is vital to ensuring the life, health, and safety of the public and workers on job sites through building permits. The Technician l, Building Development Review position will perform work related to building permit submittals and financial accounting. As well as managing voicemails and the customer service counter. This candidate should provide clear and concise customer service, answer questions or guide customers through building permit processes upon completing training. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with 3-5 years related customer service experience and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Any background related to permit technician, building development, utilities and/or construction experience is appreciated. The candidate will be required to obtain a Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) within a year of attending the class and a Notary certification within a year of hire. We are looking for someone with a passion for customer service to bring their skills of organization, attention to detail and communication to the City and a want to grow in this career path!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Assists customers with intake and review of all building permit applications, verifying that the application and project information is complete and adheres to departmental requirements.


• Process and issue over-the-counter permits for commercial and residential demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other sub-trade work.


• Issue building permits; process and track building permit applications and permit expirations.


• Analyze and record documents in order to authorize and issue Certificate of Occupancy, etc.


• Review all submittals to verify project type and to assure the prerequisite number and type of documents were submitted are complete; calculate and collect related fees.


• Route all submittal documents and related plans to the appropriate planner/reviewer in each department involved in submittal review.


• Provide clear and concise customer service; answer questions or guide customers through the processes.


• Assist with engineering construction permits as needed.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use financial and word processing software.


• Ability to perform basic math and accounting skills.


• Data entry and spreadsheet development experience.


• Excellent customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.


• Ability to work with interruption.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years related customer service experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Building Permit Technician Certification preferred.

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Technician I, Bldg Dev Review

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is looking for a Technician l, Building Development Review to join our team! This is a 3/4 fulltime (32.5 hours per week) classified position with the City, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. There were be an optional two days a week for remote work available after 3 months. This position is eligible for benefits like healthcare, paid vacation, paid holidays and more! The anticipated starting rate of $22.60 -$27.88 per hour. Our Community Development and Neighborhood Services team is vital to ensuring the life, health, and safety of the public and workers on job sites through building permits. The Technician l, Building Development Review position will perform work related to building permit submittals and financial accounting. As well as managing voicemails and the customer service counter. This candidate should provide clear and concise customer service, answer questions or guide customers through building permit processes upon completing training. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with 3-5 years related customer service experience and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Any background related to permit technician, building development, utilities and/or construction experience is appreciated. The candidate will be required to obtain a Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) within a year of attending the class and a Notary certification within a year of hire. We are looking for someone with a passion for customer service to bring their skills of organization, attention to detail and communication to the City and a want to grow in this career path!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Assists customers with intake and review of all building permit applications, verifying that the application and project information is complete and adheres to departmental requirements.Process and issue over-the-counter permits for commercial and residential demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other sub-trade work.Issue building permits; process and track building permit applications and permit expirations.Analyze and record documents in order to authorize and issue Certificate of Occupancy, etc.Review all submittals to verify project type and to assure the prerequisite number and type of documents were submitted are complete; calculate and collect related fees.Route all submittal documents and related plans to the appropriate planner/reviewer in each department involved in submittal review.Provide clear and concise customer service; answer questions or guide customers through the processes.Assist with engineering construction permits as needed.
Management Responsibilities

No

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