Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Development Review Technician I - C

Non_Bargaining

XCG13

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

C14

Hourly

$25.21

$32.15

$39.09

Job Description

Reviews preliminary building construction plans to ensure compliance with the City of Orlando's Land Development Codes and other applicable codes, ordinances, or standards in assigned areas of responsibilities (such as new and existing residential or commercial buildings, signage, driveways, parking areas, and landscapes). Explains reasons for approval or disapproval. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work is performed under close supervision until sufficient experience and knowledge is gained to work under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Business, or related field and two (2) years experience in construction, permitting, planning, drafting, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Qualifications for Promotion:

Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee’s last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with no factor rating of less than meets. Promotion to Development Review Technician II requires knowledge and proficiency in two (2) areas such as residential and commercial buildings. Proficiency levels are set by the respective supervisors and approved by Human Resources. Promotion to the next higher level is available upon demonstrating proficiency in two areas and supervisory approval.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Reviews preliminary plans and other documents relating to land usage and development to determine compliance with applicable ordinances, rules and regulations in assigned area which could include streets, storm drainage systems, and sanitary sewer systems; enters information in systems and prepares reports outlining conditions for plan approval for supervisors' review.

Processes applications for allocation of sewer capacity; evaluates sewer capacity need and calculates sewer benefit fee based on data from sewer service application and construction plans utilizing standard formulas; may calculate fees and ensures fees paid in accordance with established policies.

May assist property owners, architects, engineers, and developers with questions on plans review; explains plan review process and permitting requirements as related to assigned area; and makes recommends ways to ensure compliance with ordinance, standards, or regulations.

Reviews and interprets field survey notes, as﷓built drawings to determine existing characteristics of proposed construction projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of building construction, materials, and methods.

Knowledge of basic math as used in construction for measuring areas and to compute fees.

Skill in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to learn and interpret the City of Orlando Land Development Code including Urban Storm Water Management Manual, Sewer Service Policy, Engineering Standards and Concurrency Management (Chapter 58-66).

Ability to read and interpret a variety of construction documents including plans, specifications,
and blueprints to determine compliance with codes and standards.

Ability to provide good customer service.

Ability to use personal computer and enter or record data accurately.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including staff, contractors, developers, property owners, and the public.

Ability to interpret and enforce regulations with honesty, impartiality, and tact.

Ability to maneuver heavy plan documents and plat books.