What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addressing Technician - Development Services (Prescott) position at Yavapai County Government?
The Development Services department is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Addressing Technician for the Prescott location.
This role involves defining and assigning addresses to parcels and properties by analyzing legal descriptions and gathering additional information from the public and applicants.
The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the ability to interpret legal descriptions is a plus.
- Receives, ensures for accuracy, and processes new/change road name applications. Communicates with property owners and/or appropriate agencies of any address change or newly named roads and related issues.
- Accurately diagnoses and corrects a wide variety of addressing issues; responds to public requests for any addressing issues or concerns.
- Reviews Use Permits and Pre-code applications; reviews subdivisions at preliminary plat for road names and road layout; at final plat for previously approved road names and assigns addresses; creates and distributes address charts. Reviews permits and splits/combines to proactively assign addresses.
- Maintains databases related to 9-1-1 administration and edits GIS address tables.
- Maintains clearinghouse for proposed street names, as not to duplicate existing street names.
- Generates requested street/address maps for Emergency/Postal/Utility Agencies purposes.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of general office experience.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to addressing and street naming.
- GIS ArcMap and Permitting Software.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:
- Accurately interpret and explain the Addressing & Street Naming Ordinance as it applies.
- Accurately read and interpret legal descriptions by use of protractors, engineer’s scales, compass, etc.
- Perform fieldwork on occasion.
- Take a proactive approach for continuous evaluation of unit procedures for opportunity to improve or streamline.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated. Occasional field site verification work may be required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 3
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No
Salary : $19 - $24
