CODE/DEV SERV SPEC

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of general office/clerical and/or customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.  

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.Position Summary

This is technical, clerical work receiving and processing building permits and zoning-related applications not requiring a public hearing for the Department of Growth Management.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for reviewing permit and zoning-related applications for correct information and completeness; referring citizens to the appropriate area if additional information is necessary, coordinating interdepartmental flow of applications/statements, notifying affected citizens of possible changes and maintaining records of each transaction.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes   a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including:  integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Assists citizens with completing applications for building permits, driveways, culverts and zoning-related applications not requiring a public hearing; receives and reviews applications from citizens.
Prepares and maintains records of all applications.
 Answers citizen questions over the telephone and at the counter, assists citizens in obtaining necessary information to complete applications; refers to other departments as needed.
Enters necessary application information into computer.
 Collects fees, issues receipts and prepares transmittal reports and bank deposits for delivery to Finance and Accounting.

Provides current zoning information, verifies property location for culvert and setback requirements.

Coordinates flow of permits between departments for required approvals.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.


NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of manual and computerized record keeping systems.

Some knowledge of Uniform Building Codes and general land use development.

Some knowledge of building administration.

Some knowledge of zoning regulations.

Skill in typing/data entry accurately at the required rate of speed.
 
Skill in dealing tactfully and courteously with callers and visitors.
 Skill in the operation of the following tools and equipment: personal computer including permitting software; calculator; ruler; copier; telephone; and mobile telephone.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners and the general public.
Ability to read and understand complicated plans and blueprints.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Ability to work under stressful conditions and with frequent interruptions.
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$17.25 Hourly