Development Services Technician I/II
Salary
$48,193.60 - $68,078.40 Annually
Location
City of Merced, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1418
Department
Development Services
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Closing Date
7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under supervision (Development Services Technician I) or general supervision (Development Services Technician II), provide customer assistance with building permit applications; receive applications and calculate fees; issue over-the-counter permits; perform basic plan checks for non-complex projects; ensure compliance with zoning rules and standards; review building permits, lot mergers, boundary adjustments, lot splits, site plan approvals, and other land use - environmental documents; process routine planning applications; perform general technical planning support work; perform a variety of fiscal, statistical, and office support work; provide staff support to various City Commissions; and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Development Services Technician I
This is the entry and first working level in the Development Services Technician class series. Incumbents learn to perform and practice a variety of work associated with the Development Services Department, including issuing building permits, receiving permit applications and plans, provide support for the professional planning staff and perform a variety of office work.
This class is distinguished from Development Services Technician II by the fact that a Development Services Technician II performs a broader range of more complex functions concerning zoning issues, limited business license issuance, understanding and explaining the Citys development standards, performing plan review and performing assignments with minimal guidance and supervision.
Development Services Technician II
This is the fully experienced working level in the Development Services Technician class series. Incumbents perform a variety of the more complex work associated with the Development Services Department, including issuing building permits and receiving permit applications and plans. The incumbent deals with zoning issues, limited business license issuance, understanding and explaining City development standards, performing plan review, and performing assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. This class will provide support for the professional planning and building staff and perform a variety of technical office work.
REPORTS TO
Chief Building Official, Planning Manager, or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Principles of fiscal record keeping.
Computerized record keeping and fiscal systems.
Data collection and analysis.
Permit application procedures and review processes.
Methods and techniques of public relations.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Basic land use entitlement and environmental procedures.
Ability to:
Learn and perform complex, technical support work in the issue of City building permits and explaining zoning - land use entitlements and environmental procedures.
Perform a variety of fiscal, administrative, and office support work.
Read, interpret and explain applicable codes and ordinances.
Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Learn and perform basic engineering office work.
Learn and perform basic plan checks for non-complex projects.
Read and understand planning and zoning laws and ordinances.
Maintain a variety of records and files.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Effectively represent the Development Services Department in answering questions and inquiries, providing assistance and dealing with concerns from the public, community organizations, City staff, and other agencies.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and
database applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Development Services Technician I
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of an Associates degree with major course work in geography, graphic design, landscape design, business administration, public administration, construction technology, environmental studies - sciences, or a closely related field is desirable.
Experience:
One year of experience in building design, housing program compliance, land use entitlements, environmental entitlements - compliance, grant management, construction or land development services or technical planning assistance work.
License or Certificate:
Ability to obtain necessary education pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 2.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
Development Services Technician II
Education/Training:
Completion of an Associates degree with major course work in geography, graphic design, landscape design, business administration, public administration, construction technology, environmental studies - sciences, or a closely related field.
Experience:
One year of experience as a Development Services Technician I with the City of Merced or two years of experience in an equivalent position.
License or Certificate:
Possession of certification, training, and education pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 2.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with staff and the public.
Physical: Frequently stand and walk; sit for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; and use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.
Health and Welfare Benefits
Up to $846.67 per pay period towards the following benefits:
Medical - Choice of Anthem Blue Cross plans
Dental - Choice of Delta Dental plans
Vision - Choice of VSP vision plans
Life - Pays amount equal to one years salary up to $50,000
Disability - Choice of Long Term Disability coverage
Vacation
Years 1-5 earn vacation at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 192 hours
Years 6-9 earn vacation at rate of 4.616 hours per pay period up to maximum of 240 hours
Years 10-15 earn vacation at rate of 6.160 hours per pay period up to maximum of 320 hours
Years 16-20 earn vacation at rate of 6.928 hours per pay period up to maximum of 360
Years 21-25 earn vacation at rate of 7.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 400 hours
Years 26+ earn vacation at rate of 9.232 hours per pay period up to maximum of 480 hours
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 1056 hours
Longevity Pay
10 Years - 1.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
15 Years - 2.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
20 Years - 3.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
25 Years - 4.0% of base hourly rate of pay.
Holidays
14 paid holidays
Retirement
CalPERS Retirement at either 2% at 60 or 2% at 62 for Miscellaneous employees depending on previous CalPERS or reciprocal employment.
ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available.
Other
Merced School Employee Federal Credit Union membership.
"Healthy Life, Wealthy Life" Wellness Program.
Employer City of Merced
Address 678 W 18th Street
Merced, California, 95348
Phone 209-385-6837
Website http://www.cityofmerced.gov