Job Description
Senior Land Use Technician County of Riverside - 3.8 Palm Desert, CA Job Details $73,713.61 - $102,120.20 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Land use law in public permitting Urban planning Regulatory legal research Non-CDL Class C Team management Zoning research Zoning regulations Legal research Document review Legal compliance Land use planning Overseeing training Full Job Description For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) has an opportunity for Senior Land Use Technician assigned to the Counter Services unit located in Palm Desert, CA. Work location:
77588 El Duna Ct. Palm Desert, CA 92211 The Senior Land Use Technician will perform the more complex duties involving the interpretation, application, and enforcement of the land use ordinances and also serve as a lead worker over other technical and clerical personnel and perform other duties as required. Competitive candidates will possess experience as a Land Use Technician II. This is the advanced working level of the Land Use Technician series. Incumbents in this class serve in a lead capacity over field and office operations in a district or satellite office. This class is distinguished from the next lower level of Land Use Technician II in that the latter class is assigned duties of average difficulty. Meet the Team! The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments. They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department, Aviation Department, and the Administrative Services Department. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs the more complex and specialized duties associated with county land use. Schedules workload and provides technical assistance to technicians and clerical personnel. Interprets and applies the county land use ordinances and other rules and regulations in relation to the more complex applications for building permits, such as use variances or large, complicated structures. Checks applicant's proposed plans for building permits and determines if plans are in accordance with land use ordinances and regulations. If not in compliance, advises applicants of the requirements and the various procedural steps they may take; reviews use variance applications; approves plot plans prior to issuance of building permit. Interprets legal description from legal documents; provides public with information regarding land use laws and regulations, and compliance procedures. Makes field inspections to note compliance with conditions of approval for approved projects. Confers and coordinates activities with other interested county departments. Appears as a witness in court in violation cases. Trains subordinate personnel; prepares performance evaluations; prepares reports, conducts research, and prepares routine correspondence. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units at a recognized college. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of additional qualifying experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education. Experience:
Two years of experience in land use, zoning, planning, title searching, building inspection, map making, surveying, or in a directly related field. Knowledge of:
State laws and county and municipal ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning theory. Ability to:
Supervise and train personnel; read, interpret, and research laws, rules, and regulations; read legal documents and interpret legal property descriptions; read maps, architectural drawings, and interpret complicated building plans; interpret and apply zoning and land use regulations and planning concepts to complicated land problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; speak and write effectively. Other Requirements:
A California driver's license Class C is required at the time of application as the incumbent will be deriving to and from different locations for field inspections and other duties as assigned by the department. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment: Please contact Valeria Ramirez at 951-955-1943 or allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
