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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Community Development Technician

City of St. Cloud, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.81/hr - $31.49/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Community Development Technician to provide high-level administrative and coordination support to the Community Development Department in St. Cloud, FL. The role involves assisting the Director of Community Development and supporting various initiatives to strengthen the community through effective administrative practices.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides administrative and clerical support to the Director and Department staff

Provides administrative support to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), including coordination of meetings, events, and related activities

Assists with scheduling, preparing, and distributing agendas, packets, minutes, and supporting materials for CRA meetings, workshops, and public events

Coordinates logistics for department and CRA meetings and events, including room reservations, public notices, and coordination with internal departments and external partners as needed

Participates in various department, City, public projects, and CRA-related initiatives and events

Responds to inquiries from the public in person, email, and by telephone, including inquiries related to CRA programs and activities

Prepares memoranda, letters, departmental procedures, agendas, resolutions, ordinances, and other documents as required

Processes, tracks, and maintains invoices and departmental/CRA-related purchasing records and supporting documentation; resolves disputes with vendors for merchandise or subscriptions

Maintains organized records and files for departmental and CRA activities in accordance with records retention requirements

Assists customers at the front counter, by telephone, and electronically by responding to routine inquiries regarding zoning, land use, permitting, development review processes, and community development programs

Assists with the preparation and distribution of public notices, mailings, and postings in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures

Conducts general research related to zoning, land use, development standards, demographic data, and comparable cases to support staff analysis and customer inquiries, as assigned

Assists with the coordination of pre-application meetings by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, assembling background information, and documenting meeting outcomes, as directed

Participates in pre-application meetings in a support role by providing technical assistance, taking notes, and assisting staff with follow-up tasks

Performs basic data entry and tracking of applications, permits, and fees using departmental software systems

Prepares travel registrations; prepares the necessary authorization and expense forms, retrieves signatures and submits for processing in accordance with travel policy and procedures; maintains departmental records

Prepares payroll and personnel forms for workmen's compensation, accident reports, insurance, risk management, and other necessary related forms or payroll functions as required

Performs related work as assigned

Qualification

Administrative supportGIS trainingOffice365 proficiencyClerical skillsRecord managementCustomer serviceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Requires Associates Degree and two (2) years of relevant technical experience in local government, clerical or administrative support OR a High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three (3) years or relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Within six (6) months of obtaining the position, the employee will be expected to complete basic GIS training from higher level staff and be able to produce basic maps and otherwise provide graphic staff support primarily using GIS and computer graphics programs

Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License with an acceptable driving history

Well-versed on Office365 and its components. This position deals with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Word

Benefits

On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)

11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers– The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date).

One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.

Medical and Dental Coverage

Pension Plan

Awards Programs

Deferred Compensation Plan

Discounted Automobile Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Work Schedules

Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval

Indianapolis Plan (**Police Officers**)

Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)