Development Review Technician

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs zoning and related land development code review for submitted applications.

Researches and applies land development code provisions to work with city staff as needed to resolve issues.

Researches applicable regulations and provides direction to applicants. Maintains status of plan reviews to meet established turnaround times.

Advise contractors developers engineers architects and the public on the permit process.

Assist public in completing applications for permits.

Explain reasons for routine denial of applications; identify additional requirements and explain process for reapplying.

Interpret and apply relevant codes regulations policies and procedures as they relate to the processing of permit applications.

Review application and construction documents for completeness and compliance with requirements; route applications to appropriate staff for additional processing including detailed plan checking.

Monitor and assure performance of stated processing time goals; ensure that all necessary documentation and reviews are complete; issue permits after approval secured.

Make determination from plans and related documents on building area occupancy group etc. and calculate and assess fees by using or measuring scale plan dimensions project classification and schedule of fees. Present and collect fees.

Review file for completeness accuracy and consistency.

Research permit application status.

Research retrieve and review historical records as necessary; verify parcel ownership and check for violations and inspection history upon request.

Collect and compile data and prepare reports including construction related statistical information.

Performs data entry tasks and issues appropriate documentation with compliance to established building codes and regulations.

Authorizes and documents permits.

Performs both routine and non-routine administrative duties as dictated by nature of the task; i.e. data entry records maintenance filing basic calculations.

Generate reports.

Distributes permit review packages ensures accountability of timely reviews with established turn- around times.

Answers public questions as to Lan Development issues.

Performs routine clerical duties such as faxing scanning and copying of materials.

May open or close up office.

Performs related duties as required.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate compute summate and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes the ability to perform subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well-established policies procedures and standards.

Equipment Machinery Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment machinery tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as maps codes and fee books.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; ability to compute discount interest profit and loss ratio and proportion; ability to calculate surface areas volumes weights and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written oral diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate though not constant physical effort typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and which may involve some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery vibrations, electric currents, traffic, hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances.

The work performance of non-supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job: Has working knowledge of the methods policies and procedures of the City of Daytona Beach as such pertain to the performance of the essential duties of Development Review Technician. Has working knowledge of principles and practices of permits and fees for the City. Has working knowledge of the laws ordinances standards and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has working knowledge of the organization of the Department and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has working knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the Department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and inter-departmental personnel as well as any external entities with which the position interacts.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with which the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completion of assigned functions. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives policies standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides sufficient notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Exhibits an enthusiastic self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advisement where appropriate and research issues situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory and managerial instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications variance with established policies or procedures etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers supervisors and coworkers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships intra- and inter-departmentally and with external entities with which the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Growth Management & Planning