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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.
DSD is seeking a temporary Plan Review Specialist for the Customer Experience division. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned due to business needs.
Research and reviews urban land development proposals and studies. Provides research information to more senior level planners as requested. Reviews preliminary site plans and prepares comments for zoning, land use, annexation, and variance cases. Meets with members of the public, developers, and other City officials to respond to questions that are relevant to a specific planning area or to planning in general. Provides technical planning assistance to the public, developers, and other city officials. Prepares reports and make presentations at public hearings regarding land use and other planning related initiatives. Reviews subdivision plats and site plans for compliance with local regulations and ordinances. Compiles data/information for reports and cost estimates. Analyzes data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required.- Please be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles, number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.
Post Interview Verification:
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD -HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Critical Employee: Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
Pay Range
$25.74 - $30.50 per hour
Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Limited telework opportunities may exist.
Job Close Date 03/25/2025 Type of Posting External Department Development Services Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Clerical Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 - PDC Preferred Qualifications- Experience with GIS and ArcGIS.
- Knowledge of municipal operations, policies, and procedures from previous work experience with a city government(s).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Strong attention to detail with accuracy in technical document review.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret applicable research data and present it in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Performs a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review, and processing of all types of development applications. Provides application information including quoting and calculating fees and answering questions related to, applicable codes and regulations. Receives complaints and questions and provides resolution, or refers to appropriate department or staff member for resolution. Assists in the scheduling of and keeping of records of reviews; keeps records of and provides billings of fees; and ensures proper filing and logging of plans and related documents for the permanent record. Assists in the development and maintenance of procedure and policy manuals. Reviews development applications and supporting documents to ensure that all required documents are included in the submittals. Communicates with development professionals, owners, and general contractors to resolve problems. Answers development related questions from customers, City staff, and other divisions. Updates and maintains systems records.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of applicable City ordinances, policies, codes, permitting, licensing, and related State and Local regulations.
Knowledge of application requirements.
Knowledge of good customer relation practices.
Knowledge of architectural or civil drawing practices, symbols, and abbreviations.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with City Officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and city departments and employees.
Ability to perform analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to maintain records.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?- Yes
- No
- None
- Academic Only
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- Over 4 years
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires effective communication with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing. How many years of customer service experience do you have?- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- More than 5
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your ability to collect, analyze, and interpret applicable research data and presenting it in a clear and concise manner.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
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