Land Use Technician - Level I or II - County of Riverside
Palm Desert, CA 92210
About the Job
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
The Riverside County's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) - Administration Department has an opportunity for a Land Use Technician - Level I or Level II, assigned to the Palm Desert Office.
The Land Use Technician will play an important role in the planning case application intake process, interpreting county land use ordinances for the public, providing assistance to customers seeking guidance and advising on land development and structures. The selected candidate will receive proposed plans for building permits, collect fees, conduct research using maps and assessment records, as well as determine plans and conformance to State and local building codes, construction plan requirements, easements, setbacks, road dedications and planning requirements.
Competitive candidates will have experience in land use, zoning planning, title searches, building inspection, map making, or surveying and should have experience using a Geographical Information System (GIS), Blue Beam or Public Land Use System (PLUS) software. Additionally, candidates will have knowledge of County Ordinances 348 and 457, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have outstanding customer service skills.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.
The initial work schedule will be 5/40 Monday through Friday from 8A - 5P and may be revised to 9/80 dependent upon staffing levels.
The Land Use Technician I is a natural progression underfill for the Land Use Technician II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Land Use Technician II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.
The Land Use Technician II is the experienced working level classification in the Land Use Technician series and reports to either a supervisory or management level position. Incumbents are assigned a variety of field and office duties of average difficulty and are expected to perform these tasks with a minimum of supervision. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
MEET THE TEAM!
The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for several county departments which includes the Planning Department . The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside County's General Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County. This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Generate building permits.
• Interpret and apply County land use ordinances as related to the construction and use of structures and land; check applicants' proposed plans for building permits and determine if plans are in accordance with land use ordinances and regulations; approve plans prior to the issuance of building permits.
• Research zoning maps, general and community plans and specific plans to answer questions relating to use of specific property.
• Complete initial planning case processing of applications and calculate fees.
• Inform developers, contractors and members of the public on matters pertaining to land use regulations, building codes, construction plan requirements, easements, building setbacks, road dedications, and planning requirements.
• Research legal descriptions, property ownership and history utilizing a variety of sources (e.g., maps, computers and Assessor-Clerk-Recorder records); issue addresses to parcels.
• Advise violators of ordinance requirements and attempt to gain compliance by advising applicants of the requirements and the various procedural steps they may take to resolve different issues; if further action is required, gather all pertinent facts from the parties concerned.
• Make routine inspections to note compliance with various land use requirements; confer and coordinate activities with other interested County departments.
• Conduct research, prepare reports and develop routine correspondence; may appear as a witness in court regarding violation cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications.
Land Use Technician Level I $24.5433 - $33.8776 per hour
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: Two years of clerical or technical experience in a public works organization with exposure to land use, zoning, planning, code enforcement, title searching, building inspection, map making, surveying, or a directly related field. (Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for field work
Land Use Technician Level II $26.9322 - $39.7011 per hour
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year as a Land Use Technician I with the County of Riverside or an equivalent position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for field work
OPTION II
Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for field work
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge Of
State laws and municipal and County ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning theory.
Ability To
Read, interpret and research laws, rules and regulations; read legal documents and interpret legal descriptions; read maps, architectural drawings and interpret building plans; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; maintain files; speak and write effectively.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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.
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: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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 ).
What's Next:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County or TLMA employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org
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 support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For 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 . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.