Administrative Technician
City of Edmond
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Edmond, Oklahoma
Contract type: Full time
Job Details
Description
Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.
Starting Salary: $21.48–$26.91 (depending on experience)
To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.
About This Position
The Administrative Technician assists and supports the Engineering Department’s Plan Review division, which includes the Plan Review Supervisor, a Civil Engineer—EIT, and three Plan Review Specialists. This role will be responsible for record-keeping and timely data entry, creation of agenda items for public hearings, limited project management, work using GIS and permitting software, fee collection, and interaction with the public to answer questions or direct to the appropriate staff. Discretion may be needed for private development projects that are not ready to announce.
The Plan Review division is involved in the development of new residential areas and commercial uses such as shopping, services, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment, as well as municipal projects for utilities, roads, parks, and more. The Engineering Department prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible hours and remote scheduling opportunities with a standard work week of 7:30 to 5:30 Monday through Thursday and a half day on Friday (7:30 to 11:30).
Qualifications
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
Description
Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.
Starting Salary: $21.48–$26.91 (depending on experience)
To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.
About This Position
The Administrative Technician assists and supports the Engineering Department’s Plan Review division, which includes the Plan Review Supervisor, a Civil Engineer—EIT, and three Plan Review Specialists. This role will be responsible for record-keeping and timely data entry, creation of agenda items for public hearings, limited project management, work using GIS and permitting software, fee collection, and interaction with the public to answer questions or direct to the appropriate staff. Discretion may be needed for private development projects that are not ready to announce.
The Plan Review division is involved in the development of new residential areas and commercial uses such as shopping, services, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment, as well as municipal projects for utilities, roads, parks, and more. The Engineering Department prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible hours and remote scheduling opportunities with a standard work week of 7:30 to 5:30 Monday through Thursday and a half day on Friday (7:30 to 11:30).
Qualifications
- General knowledge equivalent to 2 years of college
- 2 years of related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 12 to 18 months of related people or project management experience
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
- Manage records, document fees, and compile data for all land development projects
- Manage records, send copies of information, process fees, and submit payments related to Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ)
- Use the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to create maps, provide archived construction plans, and assign addresses to new structures/lots
- Answer telephone calls, and provide information to callers
- Review all proposed street names and coordinate with applicants on approval or replacement options
- Prepare agenda items for City Council including easement acceptance, permit acknowledgement, variance request, and plat acceptance
- Collect, process, and balance payment transactions within policy guidelines
- Distribute plan and plat documents to various agencies
- Make travel arrangements, handle reservations, and document travel and training
- Collaborate with IT on computer issues, new software/hardware requests, and technical support
- Assist with departmental special projects and assignments
- Travel between City building locations to deliver or pick up original copies of documents
- Advanced skill with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with GIS
- Proficiency with personal computer applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to convey technical information clearly in both writing and speech
- Willingness and ability to occasionally use personal vehicle to travel locally
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact to the Engineering Department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
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