- Odessa, TX, USA
- 17.29
- Hourly
- Full-Time
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Free Health Clinic, Free 24/7 Gym, Longevity Pay, Credit Union, Incentive/Skills Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Military Leave, Deferred Compensation, Workers' Compensation
Department: Planning Reports to: Director of Development
Summary: Under basic supervision, provides technical planning support for the Planning Services Department (PSD) staff; reviews building plans to verify compliance with City standards and state and federal regulations.
Essential Functions: Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs a variety of basic technical plan review services, reviews standard building plans and permit applications for compliance with state and federal regulations, and City and county codes, policies, and procedures.
- Creates and updates planning case files and computer records; develops Geographic Information System (GIS) maps for case files and zone updates.
- Provides customer services; responds to requests for information; updates, retrieves and releases information according to procedures.
- Answers inquiries and assists citizens, developers, and other agencies with planning, zoning and sign permit review issues, and other City standards and regulations; provides information within scope of authority and training.
- Processes documents and maintains planning records; updates a variety of electronic and paper files, records, applications, reports, and technical documents; prepares summary information and case reports.
- Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles of land use, planning, zoning, and application permitting.
- City land use and development regulations, and zoning and building codes.
- Computer record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
Skill in:
- Learning to understand and interpret land use and zoning enforcement regulations.
- Learning to check designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects.
- Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business and specialized software, including GIS, and basic typing skills.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required.
Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment.
