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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Plan Review Specialist


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 10402 Salary Grade: VF2
Approved: Last Revised: October 12, 2023


Purpose:
 

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and specialized duties to ensure compliance with development related application requirements.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Performs a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review, and processing of all types of development applications.
  2. Provides application information including quoting and calculating fees and answering questions related to, applicable codes and regulations.
  3. Receives complaints and questions and provides resolution, or refers to appropriate department or staff member for resolution.
  4. Assists in the scheduling of and keeping of records of reviews; keeps records of and provides billings of fees; and ensures proper filing and logging of plans and related documents for the permanent record.
  5. Assists in the development and maintenance of procedure and policy manuals.
  6. Reviews development applications and supporting documents to ensure that all required documents are included in the submittals.
  7. Communicates with development professionals, owners, and general contractors to resolve problems. Answers development related questions from customers, City staff, and other divisions.
  8. Updates and maintains systems records.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of applicable City ordinances, policies, codes, permitting, licensing, and related State and Local regulations.
  • Knowledge of application requirements.
  • Knowledge of good customer relation practices.
  • Knowledge of architectural or civil drawing practices, symbols, and abbreviations.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with City Officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and city departments and employees.
  • Ability to perform analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to maintain records.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.