Qualifications
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST I/II
This recruitment is open until the position is filled.
First review of applications will occur on May 18, 2023
Hourly Salary Range:
Development Services Specialist I: $19.79 - $26.52
Development Services Specialist II: $21.85 - $29.28
This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Pay Increases occur in July
- 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
- Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division:
Community Development / Building Safety
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Schedule:
Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Number:
RC#901835
DESCRIPTION
The Development Services Specialist will perform a variety of duties involved in providing customer information and assistance related to the private development process, including planning, building, engineering, police and fire services.
Duties included, but are not limited to the following:
- Act as initial point of contact to provide information to the general public and respond to customer inquiries, requests for service and complaints; answer telephone and walk-in requests for service and information regarding development and City policies and procedures; refer inquiries to appropriate departmental personnel as necessary.
- Provide assistance, information, forms and permits to the public; receive and review applications, plans, and other construction documents to determine such submittals; advise applicants on requirements for complete submittals;.
- Research records and provide customers with specialized site-specific property information such as approved building permits, finalized building plans, property record cards, certificate of occupancies, contractor's affidavits, special inspections certificates, zoning, site and plot plans and notified contractors, engineers and architects regarding the permit status.
- Assist the public in new utility services; authorize and issue orders for water and sewer services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Development Services Specialist I
Requires two (2) years of technical and/or customer support experience, preferably in the private development or municipal permitting process, including utilization of a geographic information database, in a development, architectural, building, engineering, or planning environment, including considerable public contact.
Development Services Specialist II
Requires three (3) years of technical and/or customer support experience, preferable in the private development or municipal permitting process, including utilization of a geographic information database, in a development, architectural, building, engineering, or planning environment, including considerable public contact. Construction related experience is preferred.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Both levels
Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalency, supplemented by specialized training or course work in planning, architecture, engineering, real estate or degree related to the core functions of this position.
The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).
Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
Development Services Specialist I
- Possession of, or required to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, International Conference of Building Officials/ International Code Council (ICBO/ICC) as a Permit Technician.
Development Services Specialist II
- Possession of an International Conference of Building Officials/International Code Council (ICBO/ICC) as a Permit Technician and one (1) additional certification from the following list: Residential Building Plans Examiner, Building Plans Examiner, Electrical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Energy Code, Green Building/Residential Examiner, Residential Energy/Plans Examiner or another comparable certificate that is issued through a Nationally recognized code making body may be approved as an alternative.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of job descriptions for the City of Tempe go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
