Community Development Technician I, II

The position is anticipated to close on December 29, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website.

The Community Development Technician provides essential administrative and technical support within the Community Development Department, utilizing the department’s database (Novotx) for the County's land use permit management software platforms (Elements XS and Connect). This role is pivotal in managing land use processes, maintaining critical departmental data systems, ensuring seamless interdepartmental workflow, and serving the public with land use questions and needs.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• Provide the public with information about land use regulations and various community development application processes.
• Conduct initial completeness review of applications, communicating and noting any additional items that are needed for a complete application.
• Prepare public notices, mailings, and other administrative communications as required for the department.
• Coordinate pre-application meetings and prepare application files.
• Provide administrative support to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings. Duties may include, but are not limited to setting up the meeting room, printing packets, managing sign-in sheets, setting up electronic and digital programs, managing recordings of meetings, and taking minutes for meetings.
• Communicate professionally and serve as a positive representative of departments and the County, including respecting sensitive/confidential communications and documents.
• Utilize applicable databases for project research and tracking including, but not limited to, Geographic Information System (GIS), permit process, recorded documents, and assessor data.
• Organize schedules for notices and public hearings, assembling staff reports and posting agenda information on the County website.
• Perform website updates and maintain departmental forms, complying with the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) requirements for documents.
• Accurately and timely process requests from the public for assigned responsibilities.

The primary location of employment for this position is the designated Delta County office with the exception of required duties that are performed off site as required in responsibilities. The employee is required to perform the majority (generally, at least 95%) of assigned duties from this designated office location to allow for client, customer and coworker access and collaboration, unless prior written approval for an alternative arrangement, such as temporary remote work, has been granted by the employee's direct supervisor and/or department head and maintained in the employee personnel file.

General Benefits:

Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available.

Position Requirements:

Education:

An associate’s degree or equivalent college coursework in a relevant field for planning, urban development, engineering, land surveying, land use, GIS, or four years of relevant experience in a local government setting is preferred.

Experience:

Level I

At least three (3) years demonstrated intermediate level administrative technician experience is generally required.

Level II

At least two (2) years’ experience working in a community development or planning department is generally required.

Must demonstrate a solid technician level understanding of the land use code in order to provide the public with requirements and applicable codes.

Demonstrated ability to review plans and documents for conformance to codes and regulations, interpret and apply departmental procedures, issue minor land entitlements (ex. Minor Subdivisions).

Must demonstrate experience to routinely, timely and accurately create and maintain department files, prepare records and reports, prepare for meetings, coordinate department timeliness, deadlines, and notifications.

Must demonstrate proven ability to conduct simple research projects and assemble case summaries.

Must function effectively as a department superuser and internal expert for database platforms with the ability to configure, customize, design work flow, trouble shoot and train users.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA):

In-depth knowledge and experience of community development software systems including asset and work management and permitting and citizen engagement.

Knowledge of the principles of Geographic Information Science and GIS technology.

Skill and ability in the use of GIS software and familiarity with the Esri ArcGIS platform.

Proficiency in the following skills: data analysis, data manipulation, data visualization and reporting, data acquisition and creation, database maintenance, and project planning and implementation.

Familiarity with SQL databases and understanding of Application Program Interfaces (API) and webhooks for potential system integrations is helpful.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to investigate software problems and implement effective solutions.

Ability to communicate professionally and courteously.

Strong Interpersonal skills, project management, research, and technical writing are key skills required.

Ability to work in a coordinated, team-based environment.

Licenses/Certifications:

Active and unrestricted State of Colorado driver’s license is required or must be obtained within three (3) months if moving from another state.