Planning Specialist

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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Planning and Development Review, is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Planning Specialist. The selected candidates will be responsible for a pre-review of building permit applications in preparation for building code review by City Plans Examiners.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Serving as a Permit Intake Technician for Permits and Inspections;

• Issuing eligible permits over the counter in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances;

• Researching and responding to telephone, fax, email and over-the-counter requests for information pertaining to the permit application process;

• Assisting applicants to complete permit application forms;

• Reviewing construction documents for completeness and compliance with various construction codes and City regulations;

• Tracking permits via computer system to ensure application process is progressing;

• Researching permits and inspections using GIS programs;

• Researching, compiling and assembling permit information as needed;

• Performing administrative duties in conjunction with the intake of construction permits;

• Issuing permits and Certificates of Occupancy as required

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of some combination of: construction terminology; International Building, Plumbing and Electrical Residential and Commercial Codes;

• Basic understanding of the functions of different City departments and organizations;

• Computer programs and software such as Microsoft Office Suite, architectural and engineering software and programming, EnerGov, word processing programs, GIS systems, scanners, Blue Beam, Auto CAD, etc..

• Skill in managing geodatabases; and, reading and understanding architectural drawings including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas piping, and fire alarms (both manually and via computer)

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's Degree in planning, engineering, building construction, or field related to assignment

• Two years of paraprofessional planning review or permitting experience.

• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Business Administration or Construction;

• Candidate will have working knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information Systems);

• Construction experience and knowledge of building codes;

• Experience working in the public sector;

• Bilingual is a plus;

• Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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