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Development Services Technician

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
May 31, 2025

Posting Date

05/30/25

Application Deadline

06/06/25

Pay Range

$19.75 - $29.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Planning and Development

About the Position

Bring your construction expertise to Maricopa County and apply to the Development Services Technician - Addressing today! In this role, you will provide customer information and assistance related to the development process, including planning, building, zoning, code enforcement, drainage review, and maintaining records using the County's automated permitting system and computerized geographic information system.

About Us

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Two years of experience evaluating site plans, building construction plans, and other documents for minimum submittal requirements or explaining the minimum submittal requirements to the public
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

  • Two years of experience in land development or related fields
  • Technical and/or customer support experience, preferably in a private development or municipal permitting process
  • Permit Technician Certification
  • Experience using automated systems (Accela, IssueTrack, etc.) for processing permit activity and communications

Job Contributions

  • Reviews paper or digital residential and commercial building applications and plans, as well as paper planning submittals to ensure completeness of permit plans before submittal; screens for minimum submittal requirements and accuracy
  • Assists developers and the public at the counter or over the phone by explaining the County's development process and code requirements
  • Reviews deeds; verifies parcel information with Assessor maps for address assignment or verification
  • Initiates and notifies the Accurately identifies and corrects a wide variety of addressing issues; responds to public requests for any addressing issues or concerns of address changes when appropriate
  • Reviews deeds and applies legal descriptions to site property on Assessor maps and in approved subdivision plates for address assignment or verification
  • Coordinates and tracks the progress of development projects and contacts permit applicants, contractors, engineers, and architects regarding permit processing problems, deed and site plan revisions, and advises applicants when corrections are needed
  • Maintains historic resource map files and permit database
  • Consult with emergency service providers, and other county departments to resolve addressing issues Conducts research to resolve addressing problems and errors
  • Receives, ensures accuracy, and processes new/change road name applications. Communicate with property owners and/or appropriate agencies about any address change or newly named roads, and related issues
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's license at the time of hire
  • Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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