What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN position at City of Stockton, CA?
DEFINITION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Week of August 17, 2026 (Candidates must complete an online examination)
The Community Development Department is composed of the Building & Life Safety Division, Planning & Engineering Division, and the Business Operations Division. The operational center of the Department is the Permit Center. The Permit Center is where Building and Land Use permits are issued for properties within the city limits of Stockton. This position functions under the Building & Life Safety Division but the incumbent will be expected to provide quality customer service and issue a variety of permit types across the Planning and Building Divisions of the Department. This position also supports the Department's efforts to provide online services such as online permits and electronic plan review. There is currently one (1) vacancies in the Permit Center.
The incumbents will work a standard City 9/80 work week: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with alternate Fridays off.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by Stockton City Employees' Association. (Classified/Represented)
Veteran's Preference Points
This position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference Points will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference Points, a DD-214 Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service with honorable discharge must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date (see supplemental question #9 for details).
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of technical, clerical, public information and customer service duties in support of the Community Development Department; provides information and answers questions at the public counter and/or by phone and digital media; conducts intake of applications and plans; conducts compliance review of ministerial and policy review of light discretionary cases; issues permits for planning, engineering, fire prevention, and building services; conducts fee calculations; conducts remedial data collection and research analysis; assists with permit tracking; maintains and updates the City’s computerized land use inventory system; provides support for Geographical Information System (GIS) applications; and performs related work as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents may be assigned to either level in the series, provided that they possess the required education and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the minimum qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. The Community Development Technician is distinguished from the Senior Community Development Technician in that the latter has responsibility as a lead worker and a higher degree of knowledge, expertise, and ability to independently handle progressively more difficult and complex assignments with less supervision.
Community Development Technician is the entry-journey level class in this technical/clerical/public information/customer service series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn departmental and City technical and specialized rules, regulations, policies, procedures and activities related to planning, engineering and building functions. As experience is gained, under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
The duties assigned typically emphasize one or more of the following areas, but are not limited to those listed below.
Knowledge of:
Community Development Technician
Equivalent to a high school diploma and two (2) years of experience which has included both substantial public contact and general office clerical work.
Other Requirements
The Examination
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
Note
STOCKTON CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (SCEA) - PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect, click here to view a link to the "Stockton City Employees' Association (SCEA)" contract.
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The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "See Resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
Prior to appointment, this position requires all eligible candidates to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
Education: This position requires you possess a high school diploma or GED. Do you understand and possess this required education?
Work Experience
This position requires you posses two (2) years of experience which has includes both substantial public contact and general office clerical work. Do you understand and possess this required experience?
How many total years of experience do you have which has included both substantial public contact and general office clerical work? Note: This experience must be listed on the work experience section of your application.
Please detail your experience in substantial public contact and general office clerical work. Include your employer, position and dates of employment.
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Do you possess, or are you able to obtain prior to employment, a valid California driver's license? (Note: A "No" answer will result in the rejection of your application)
Please indicate any work experience in the following areas (please mark all that apply):
Veteran's Preference
Applicants who pass the examination process and have served on active duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and the United States Coast Guard, for at least 181 consecutive days and have been honorably discharged, may receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for original entrance into the civil service.
Veteran's Preference Points will not be granted on the promotional list.
Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference Points?
You must submit your DD-214, member 4 form, by scanning and attaching to your online application.
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Week of August 17, 2026 (Candidates must complete an online examination)
The Community Development Department is composed of the Building & Life Safety Division, Planning & Engineering Division, and the Business Operations Division. The operational center of the Department is the Permit Center. The Permit Center is where Building and Land Use permits are issued for properties within the city limits of Stockton. This position functions under the Building & Life Safety Division but the incumbent will be expected to provide quality customer service and issue a variety of permit types across the Planning and Building Divisions of the Department. This position also supports the Department's efforts to provide online services such as online permits and electronic plan review. There is currently one (1) vacancies in the Permit Center.
The incumbents will work a standard City 9/80 work week: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with alternate Fridays off.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by Stockton City Employees' Association. (Classified/Represented)
Veteran's Preference Points
This position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference Points will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference Points, a DD-214 Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service with honorable discharge must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date (see supplemental question #9 for details).
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of technical, clerical, public information and customer service duties in support of the Community Development Department; provides information and answers questions at the public counter and/or by phone and digital media; conducts intake of applications and plans; conducts compliance review of ministerial and policy review of light discretionary cases; issues permits for planning, engineering, fire prevention, and building services; conducts fee calculations; conducts remedial data collection and research analysis; assists with permit tracking; maintains and updates the City’s computerized land use inventory system; provides support for Geographical Information System (GIS) applications; and performs related work as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents may be assigned to either level in the series, provided that they possess the required education and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the minimum qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. The Community Development Technician is distinguished from the Senior Community Development Technician in that the latter has responsibility as a lead worker and a higher degree of knowledge, expertise, and ability to independently handle progressively more difficult and complex assignments with less supervision.
Community Development Technician is the entry-journey level class in this technical/clerical/public information/customer service series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn departmental and City technical and specialized rules, regulations, policies, procedures and activities related to planning, engineering and building functions. As experience is gained, under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
The duties assigned typically emphasize one or more of the following areas, but are not limited to those listed below.
- Provides a high level of customer service to both external and internal customers; addresses inquiries from visitors at the Community Development Department, as well as from telephone calls, emails, website and other digital media inquiries; conducts intake processing and issuance of planning, engineering and building permit applications.
- Conducts digital scanning and data entry into the permit tracking system; conducts records management; researches assignments; and performs census track studies.
- Reviews plans and specifications for basic information; tracks plans through the permitting process; issues permits collects fees and prepares receipts as required.
- Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the preparation of reports or completion of forms; uses spreadsheets and makes arithmetic and statistical calculations.
- Proofreads materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental polices, formatting and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, receipts, brochures and specialized documents from drafts, notes, brief instructions, corrected copy or prior materials using a personal computer.
- Prepares written reports and exhibits for use in a variety of public meetings and hearings.
- Assists in the processing of parcel and subdivision maps and agreements.
- Provides staff support to the Geographic Information System, land use inventory and permit tracking system and other technology programs.
- At the senior level, leads, trains, and coordinates the work of others on a daily and project basis.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of programs related to community and urban development;
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
- Principles and practices of business computer user applications and standard office equipment;
- Standard business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques; and
- Basic research methods and ability to collection various types of data and formulate reports.
- Speaking clearly and concisely in person and over the telephone;
- Learning, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures and computer applications related to the planning and/or building functions of the City;
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, and City staff;
- Organizing work, setting priorities and making sound independent decisions within established guidelines;
- Working in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer;
- Preparing and presenting clear and concise reports;
- Making accurate mathematical and statistical calculations;
- Understanding and explaining complex city, state and federal laws regulating community development programs and projects; and
- Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Community Development Technician
Equivalent to a high school diploma and two (2) years of experience which has included both substantial public contact and general office clerical work.
Other Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment.
- Must be willing to work overtime and travel as needed.
- Mobility - Constant sitting an standing for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling;
- Lifting - Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less;
- Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work;
- Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing;
- Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone;
- Special Requirements - May require occasional weekend or evening work;
- Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone;
- Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise and outdoor conditions; and
- Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations.
The Examination
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
Note
- After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this as confirmation of application submittal.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk folder. Please check your email folders and accept emails ending with neogov.com.
STOCKTON CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (SCEA) - PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect, click here to view a link to the "Stockton City Employees' Association (SCEA)" contract.
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The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "See Resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
- I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
Prior to appointment, this position requires all eligible candidates to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Education: This position requires you possess a high school diploma or GED. Do you understand and possess this required education?
- Yes
- No
Work Experience
This position requires you posses two (2) years of experience which has includes both substantial public contact and general office clerical work. Do you understand and possess this required experience?
- Yes
- No
How many total years of experience do you have which has included both substantial public contact and general office clerical work? Note: This experience must be listed on the work experience section of your application.
- 4 or more years
- 2 years but less than 4 years
- Less than 2 years
- I do not posses any of this experience
Please detail your experience in substantial public contact and general office clerical work. Include your employer, position and dates of employment.
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Do you possess, or are you able to obtain prior to employment, a valid California driver's license? (Note: A "No" answer will result in the rejection of your application)
- Yes
- No
Please indicate any work experience in the following areas (please mark all that apply):
- Building
- Engineering
- Natural Resources
- Technical Planning
- I have no experience in these areas
Veteran's Preference
Applicants who pass the examination process and have served on active duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and the United States Coast Guard, for at least 181 consecutive days and have been honorably discharged, may receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for original entrance into the civil service.
Veteran's Preference Points will not be granted on the promotional list.
Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference Points?
- Yes
- No
You must submit your DD-214, member 4 form, by scanning and attaching to your online application.
- I understand that to apply for Veteran's Preference Points I must provide the City of Stockton with a copy of my DD-214, Member 4 form, indicating duration and character of service. This form must be submitted by the final filing date. Failure to submit the appropriate form within this time frame will result in denial of Veteran's Preference Points.
- I do not wish to apply for Veteran's Preference Points or I do not qualify to receive Veteran's Preference.
- Required Question