Description
The Community Development Department, also known as CDD, is organized into four divisions — Building, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Planning. CDD has broad responsibilities including, but not limited to, long-range planning, review of applications for new developments, implementation of the City’s housing programs, and maintenance of neighborhoods. You will be joining a talented team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. The Community Development Department’s core function is to ensure a quality-built environment, healthy
neighborhoods, and a strong economic base in the City. Collaboration, innovation, respect, accountability, creativity, transparency, thoughtfulness, and informed risk-taking are attributes and competencies that we are seeking in the candidates.
The Development Review Technician I/II/Senior performs a wide variety of technical, paraprofessional support, and customer service duties related to building permits and development or planning applications; serves the public at the Community Development Department Permit Center; and performs other related work as required.
Requirements
Development Review Technician I:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in planning, architecture, construction technology or a related field.
Development Review Technician II:
At least two years of responsible experience similar to Development Review Technician I. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in planning, architecture, construction technology or a related field.
Senior Development Review Technician:
At least two years of responsible journey level experience equivalent to Development Review Technician II or permit technician positions in other jurisdictions. Equivalent to the completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major courses work in planning, architecture, construction technology or a related field. Possession of an International Code Council Permit Technician Certificate is required within 12 months of employment.
