SANDY CITY APPROVED POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

I.                     Position Title: Community Development Zoning Technician Revision Date: 08/19 (benefitted) EEO Category: Technician Status: Non-exempt Control No: 30654

II.                   II. Summary Statement of Overall Purpose/Goal of Position: Under the supervision of the Planning Director, Assistant Director or the Community Development Director, performs technical activities for the City which include development process support, information dissemination, bond administration, statistical research, and business licensing. III. Essential Duties: · Responds to public questions regarding the development process. Connects inquiries with appropriate staff for further review. · Provides counter assistance for citizens, developers, and contractors, in explaining and coordinating the development review process. · Helps coordinate neighborhood preservation efforts with planning staff, code compliance officers, building inspectors, and neighborhood groups, including site inspections as assigned. · Organizes and coordinates handouts and information disseminated to the public concerning zoning and development. · Tracks and monitors development filing system and development bonds through the approval process and keeps applicants, and other inter-departmental staff informed as to status and progress. · Helps staff with research. · Assists in the review of residential conditional uses and/or other development applications. · Works with and supports the Business License Coordinator with business license inquiries and applications at the counter. · Coordinates and finalizes all development review project files within the master project file system. IV. Marginal Duties: · Supports staff in completing field inspections of construction projects, insuring compliance with City ordinances and conditions of approval. · Acts as a staff liaison to a volunteer citizen committee as assigned. · Organizes and maintains Planning library for the Department. · Performs other duties as assigned.

III.                 V. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Experience: Three years of prior experience working in a related field preferred. May substitute education for experience on a year-for-year basis. Experience in local government, especially in urban planning, geography, or other related field preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Arc GIS, and ability to lean other software used in the department. Certifications / Licenses: Valid Utah driver’s license required. Probationary Period: A one-year probationary period is a pre-requisite to this position. Knowledge of: Community development practices, local government operation and structures, map reading, interpretation, and principles of public relations; rudimentary math skills and use of engineering and architectural scales. Responsibility for: Coordinating correct information to the public, affecting decisions concerning development of the City, affecting the activities and quality of life of City residents; responsibility for the care, condition, and use of materials, equipment, money, etc. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate relevant information to the public regarding City ordinances, procedures, and development standards; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively at the counter and over the phone with City employees, citizens, developers, and contractors; furnishing and obtaining information; ability to work effectively with upset customers in maintaining and improving the City’s public image. Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Frequent use of office equipment including a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, calculator, and copy machines. Analytical Ability: To apply the general principles of City ordinances effectively; organize and analyze development information for dissemination and direction to applicants; make initial interpretation of maps, site plans, and plot plans.

IV.                VI. Working Conditions: Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, employee typically handles office equipment, objects or controls; may frequently bend, stoop or crouch; and frequently communicates with others. Employee will sit or stand for long periods of time and may occasionally move up to 20 pounds. Work Environment: Employee will work in a generally comfortable office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Great mental effort is required daily; moderate mental pressure and fatigue exist during a normal workday due to moderate exposure to deadlines; work procedures are established and refer only unusual cases to supervisor. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

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