PLANNING AIDE bei City of West Covina, CA
City of West Covina, CA · West Covina, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in West Covina
About the Department
This recruitment is being conducted to fill (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list. This recruitment can close at any time.
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Job Summary:Under general supervision, performs technical work involving the processing of permit applications, calculating fees, issuing permits, reviewing development plans for zoning compliance and completeness; receives, logs, routes, and tracks various permits being processed; provides information to developers, contractors, homeowners, members of the public and private agencies at the counter and by telephone; and maintains related files and records.
Position Duties
Essential Functions:
- Assists the public at the counter, processing plans, forms and permit applications for zoning procedures, and entitlements.
- Reviews permit applications, plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes and standards; calculates fees in accordance with established fee schedules; inputs information into computer.
- Advises developers, contractors, homeowners, members of the public and private agencies at the counter and by telephone on matters pertaining to zoning codes, plan requirements, specific plan regulations, permitting and plan checking procedures, and other information required by law.
- Maintains permit forms and handout materials related to permit requirements and issuance and provides clerical assistance.
- Responds to inquiries and provides information related to permit procedures, policies and functions at the counter and over the telephone.
- Coordinates the tracking, routing, and filing of plans and permits.
- Calculates and determines a variety of fees for permits, taxes and other charges.
- Maintains records and logs of plans and applications submitted; directs the filing and routing of plans and permits to appropriate City departments and staff.
- Work with planners to complete permit applications and track various permits being processed.
- May assist with departmental clerical activities
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of processes and procedures associated with various zoning permits, record keeping and records management practices; knowledge of zoning codes and requirements; proven ability to consistently use good customer service practices, and modern office equipment and methods. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and computer-based permit issuance and tracking systems is desirable; the ability to learn those systems is essential.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities can be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Education beyond high school may be substituted for the required experience.
Experience:
Two years of permit issuance experience in a municipality or similar organization, which requires the interpretation and applications of policies, rules and regulations, or four years of increasingly responsible professional-level clerical experience requiring the application of policies, rules and regulations.
Physical Requirements:
This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.
Other / Special Requirements:
License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Other Qualifications
The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SELECTION PROCESS Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check, Live Scan fingerprinting, and a pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate.
