Community Development Technician

About This Role

This role provides essential administrative and coordination support to the Community Development Department, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). It involves tasks like scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and maintaining records to strengthen the city.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Director and Department staff
• Provide administrative support to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
• Assist with scheduling, preparing, and distributing agendas, packets, minutes, and supporting materials for CRA meetings
• Coordinate logistics for department and CRA meetings and events, including room reservations and public notices
• Respond to inquiries from the public in person, email, and telephone, including CRA programs and activities
• Prepare memoranda, letters, departmental procedures, agendas, resolutions, ordinances, and other documents
• Process, track, and maintain invoices and departmental/CRA-related purchasing records and supporting documentation
• Maintain organized records and files for departmental and CRA activities in accordance with records retention requirements
• Assist customers at the front counter, by telephone, and electronically regarding zoning, land use, and permitting
• Conduct general research related to zoning, land use, development standards, demographic data, and comparable cases

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and two years of relevant technical experience in local government, clerical or administrative support OR High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three years or relevant experience
• Ability to complete basic GIS training within six months of obtaining the position
• Possess and maintain a valid state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history
• Well-versed on Office365 and its components (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree OR High School diploma/GED equivalent
• 2 years of relevant technical experience in local government, clerical or administrative support with an Associate's Degree, or 3 years with a High School diploma/GED

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits