CITY OF SALISBURY

 

  DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

 

DEFINITION

 

To perform Development Services functions including assigning street addresses and maintaining files and maps of all water and sewer utilities, annexation areas, sub-divisions and street changes.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives direction from Development Services Manager.

 

Exercises no supervision.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Assign street addresses in a numerical sequence for new residents and those brought into system through annexation; and change street addresses of current residents as needed and prepare notification letters.

 

Determine property location and ownership using tax maps.

 

Reply to developers' and contractors' requests for service and answer questions on polices and ordinances.

 

Make field inspections to determine compliance with various City ordinances and policies.

 

Estimate frontage fees for water and sewer charges.

 

Assist in administering water/sewer permits and inspection fees.

 

Assist Zoning Administrator in issuance of zoning permits.

 

Estimate driveway cut costs.

 

Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

            Knowledge of:

 

            Basic drafting techniques.

 

            General construction procedures.

 

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            Layout of Salisbury's streets.

 

            Basic mathematical principles.

 

            Ability to:

 

            Read maps.

 

Perform basic clerical duties such as filing, typing, word processing and composing notification letters.

 

            Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

 

            Interpret codes from the City ordinance book.

 

            Read a blueprint and use a scale.

 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Any combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

            Education:

 

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Development Services, information systems, or  related field.

 

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            Experience:

 

Two years of responsible Development Services experience; also drafting experience preferred.

 

 

            Training:

 

            Additional specialized training to ensure continuing competency is desirable.

 


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LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid North Carolina driver's license.