Development Services Representative, Lead

Job Posting

The City of Glendale's Development Services Department is made up of the Building Safety, Planning, and GIS / Mapping Divisions. These Departments serve the City and its citizens to ensure building code standards are met, structure plans are reviewed to ensure safety and proper code / zoning requirements are adhered to, all planning and development projects have had a thorough permit review process, and that the latest GIS databases and Maps have all the latest information.

This is the third level in the Development Services Representative series. This role performs a variety of more difficult technical, administrative, and clerical support tasks for the Development Services Department, to include providing public counter customer service for both residential and commercial projects. This role will also train, mentor, and direct the work of subordinate staff. This position will be open until filled; applicants will be reviewed as they are received.

FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week. A Grade 316 with an hourly salary between $27.5197 - $41.2798.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale's Benefits page for more information.

Regular status positions offer :

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours / 17.25
• days per year). Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years. Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours / 14.25 days
• per year).
• Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). The current contribution rate is 12.27%. Contributions are mandatory, and are collected each pay period.

The City of Glendale is the West Valley's entertainment nexus; whether it's attending a world-class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications / Special Requirements / Success Factors

Two years of college level course work in planning, building construction, or a related field or three years of experience in planning, building construction, or a related field. Building, Construction, or Inspection knowledge is preferred but not required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

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Success Factor Classification Level - Professional / Supervisory. To view the success factor definitions please click here.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Requires sitting for extended periods of time. Office setting.