Salary : $45,560.00 - $47,838.00 Annually
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 0804125
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 04/17/2024
Closing Date: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
Nature of Work

Coconino County promotes a transformational leadership philosophy that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the review and acceptance of residential and commercial project applications and submittals including building, engineering, septic, right-of-way encroachment and grading to ensure completeness; and performs related duties as assigned.
Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)
•Provides initial review of applications, enters permits in County's permit tracking system
•Using software creates application deficiency lists and provides guidance for submission of complete applications
•Researches contractor licensing, zoning, permit history, etc.
•Reviews residential and commercial permit applications for completeness
•Reviews plans for over the counter type permits for conformance to ordinances and related codes
•Coordinates remaining review timeframes with reviewing entities
•Issues permits for which plan review has been completed
•Runs reports from the permit tracking system on a daily or weekly basis
•Receives permit fees and/or deposits
•Scans plan submittals for electronic plan review and long term storage
•May issue special event permits
•Performs related duties as assigned

Essential functions include but are not limited to: standing for intake of permits at counter; walking; working with and around others including co-workers, customers and supervisor; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motions (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near and far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary communication on telephone and with customers; and touch (finger dexterity) computers, telephones and intake of plans.
Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's degree in a related field and two years of administrative experience in construction, real estate or building department setting performing review or drafting/drawing plans; OR
Three years of technical or administrative experience in a construction, real estate or building department setting performing review or drafting/drawing plans; OR
any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
The ideal candidate will have three years of technical or administrative experience in a construction, real estate or building department setting performing review or drafting/drawing plans; OR, any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Preferred qualifications: ICC Permit Technician Certification to be obtained within one year of employment; IRC certification; experience as a Permit Technician and customer service/counter experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:
- Computer software programs
- Relevant federal, State, and County codes, laws and regulations
- Architectural and engineering plans
Skill in:
- Interpreting applicable codes, requirements and ordinances
- Detecting violations
- Recommending appropriate measures to achieve compliance
Ability to:
- Recognize complete submissions and determine if county specifications are met
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, architects, designers, engineers, builders, homeowners and the general public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate with a wide range of applicants, including contractors, owners, developers,
and architects, about the process and requirements for the submission of applications for
building and other permits
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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Do you have an Associates degree in a related field and two years of administrative experience in a construction, real estate or building department OR three years of administrative experience in a construction, real estate or building department? If so, please be certain that it is included on your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question