County of Riverside
Supervising Land Use Technician
County of Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
The County of Riverside’s Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) has an opportunity for a Supervising Land Use Technician who will be assigned to the Planning division in Riverside.
Under direction, the Supervising Land Use Technician is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Department’s Intake and Closeout Land Use Units. This role involves supervising and coordinating the work of Land Use Technician staff handling various land use tasks, including interpreting county ordinances and regulations, intaking and triaging land use entitlement applications, finalizing and cataloging approved cases, and addressing complex land use issues that arise at the Counter Services Assistance Center. Additionally, this position provides general administrative support to the Planning Department.
Competitive candidates will have experience in Bluebeam and the Public Land Use System (PLUS) software. In addition, candidates with knowledge of land use entitlements, county ordinances, public sector planning department processes, proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS), Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Excel), bilingual skills in Spanish, and outstanding customer service abilities are highly desirable.
This position follows a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meet the Team! The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for several county departments which includes the Planning Department. The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside County's General Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County. This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.
Key Responsibilities
Supervises, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work performed by land use technicians and clerical personnel; directs the day-to-day operations of the district land use offices.
Interprets and applies the county land use ordinances and other rules and regulations in relation to the more complex applications for building permits, such as use variances or involving large, complicated structures; assists in the overall administration of the division.
Coordinates the implementation of departmental procedures and ensures uniformity of standards; participates in personnel selection; trains subordinate personnel.
Advises and counsels on applications requiring further legal interpretation and possible course of action to obtain compliance.
Makes inspections to note compliance with use permits; confers with other county departments where other rules and regulations may apply in addition to land use ordinances.
Coordinates research and documentation for land use and code enforcement cases; prepares reports, conducts research, and prepares routine correspondence; may act for the division head in his/her absence or as assigned.
Education
Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at a recognized college. (Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.)
Experience
Three years of experience in land use, zoning administration, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of
State laws and municipal and county ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning theory; the principles of training and supervision.
Ability to
Supervise and train personnel; read, interpret, and research laws, rules, and regulations; read maps and interpret complicated building plans;
Interpret and apply zoning and land use regulations and planning concepts to unusual or difficult land problems;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; speak and write effectively.
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alex Jones at aljones@rivco.org.
***PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts. ***
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Under direction, the Supervising Land Use Technician is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Department’s Intake and Closeout Land Use Units. This role involves supervising and coordinating the work of Land Use Technician staff handling various land use tasks, including interpreting county ordinances and regulations, intaking and triaging land use entitlement applications, finalizing and cataloging approved cases, and addressing complex land use issues that arise at the Counter Services Assistance Center. Additionally, this position provides general administrative support to the Planning Department.
Competitive candidates will have experience in Bluebeam and the Public Land Use System (PLUS) software. In addition, candidates with knowledge of land use entitlements, county ordinances, public sector planning department processes, proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS), Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Excel), bilingual skills in Spanish, and outstanding customer service abilities are highly desirable.
This position follows a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meet the Team! The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for several county departments which includes the Planning Department. The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside County's General Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County. This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.
Key Responsibilities
Supervises, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work performed by land use technicians and clerical personnel; directs the day-to-day operations of the district land use offices.
Interprets and applies the county land use ordinances and other rules and regulations in relation to the more complex applications for building permits, such as use variances or involving large, complicated structures; assists in the overall administration of the division.
Coordinates the implementation of departmental procedures and ensures uniformity of standards; participates in personnel selection; trains subordinate personnel.
Advises and counsels on applications requiring further legal interpretation and possible course of action to obtain compliance.
Makes inspections to note compliance with use permits; confers with other county departments where other rules and regulations may apply in addition to land use ordinances.
Coordinates research and documentation for land use and code enforcement cases; prepares reports, conducts research, and prepares routine correspondence; may act for the division head in his/her absence or as assigned.
Education
Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at a recognized college. (Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.)
Experience
Three years of experience in land use, zoning administration, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of
State laws and municipal and county ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning theory; the principles of training and supervision.
Ability to
Supervise and train personnel; read, interpret, and research laws, rules, and regulations; read maps and interpret complicated building plans;
Interpret and apply zoning and land use regulations and planning concepts to unusual or difficult land problems;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; speak and write effectively.
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alex Jones at aljones@rivco.org.
***PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts. ***
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