Land Use Technician I/II (Finance)

The County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) is recruiting to fill a Land Use Technician I/II vacancy for the CCS Indio Land Use Division - Front Counter Land Use Unit in Palm Desert, CA.

The Land Use Technician I/II will play an important role in the planning case application intake process by interpreting county land use ordinances for the public, assisting customers seeking guidance, and advising on land development and structures. The selected candidate will receive proposed plans for building permits, collect fees, and conduct research using maps and assessment records. Additionally, the selected candidate will determine plans and conformance to State and local building codes, construction plan requirements, easements, setbacks, road dedications, and planning requirements, along with conducting land use inspections, issuing addresses to parcels, advising on ordinance violations, ensuring compliance through land use inspections, and collaborating with County departments on enforcement matters. As needed, the incumbent will drive to various locations within desert areas for land use inspections.

Competitive candidates will have experience in permit and plan review, document data entry software, and customer service, with a strong understanding of Building Codes and County Ordinances. A background in construction, while not required, is beneficial. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in permitting processes at both city and county levels, along with strong drafting, plan reading, and map interpretation skills. Engineering experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering programs is highly desirable.

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 multiple county departments, as well as a few distinct TLMA Agency Divisions / departments. The departments include: the Transportation, Planning, Building and Safety, and Code Enforcement Departments, the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), the Aviation Division, and TLMA Agency Administration. The portfolio's departments are focused on infrastructure, facilities, and critical services, which are essential to the quality of life, safety, well-being, and public health of Riverside County residents.• 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.

• Generate building permits.The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications.

Land Use Technician I
$26.80 - $36.99 Hourly
$4,645.56 - $6,412.35 Monthly
$55,746.67 - $76,948.19 Annually

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.)

Land Use Technician II
$29.41 - $43.35 Hourly
$5,097.73 - $7,514.63 Monthly
$61,172.72 - $90,175.54 Annually

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.

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.)

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. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for field work.
What's Next:
Open to all applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of TLMA may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

For questions regarding this recruitment
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Genesis Ochoategui at gochoategui@rivco.org .