-
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field plus two (2) years of experience in planning related work.
- Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.
Position Overview:
DSD is seeking a Plan Review Coordinator to join the Expedited Building Plan Review team. This
position supports the Expedited program by reviewing and processing commercial and
residential applications. This position is responsible for data entry in the City’s database,
assessing and invoicing fees, interacting with applicants and review staff daily,
scheduling review meetings and performing review for compliance.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required.- Please be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles, number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.
Post Interview Verification:
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD -HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Critical Employee: Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
Pay Range
$27.41 - $33.30 per hour.
Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Job Close Date 05/22/2025 Type of Posting External Department Development Services Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of the permitting and development process.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting technical documents, construction documents, and plot plans.
- Familiarity with the AMANDA application, ProjectDox, Property Profile tool, and the Austin Build + Connect (AB + C) portal.
- Ability to provide customer service in a high volume, fast paced environment with sensitivity to deadlines.
- Detailed oriented with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Performs a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review, and processing of all types of development applications and permits issued by the City. Provides information including quoting and calculating fees and suggesting types of permits needed. Answers questions related to and provides information on applicable codes and regulations. Issues comments and prepares and distributes comment reports to applicants. Provides application and permit information to contractors, property owners, development professionals, and the public including calculating fees, answering questions, and providing information on applicable codes and regulations. Reviews and interprets plans and specifications to determine compliance with related City codes, ordinances, and submittal requirements. Assists in the scheduling of and keeping of records of reviews; keeps records of and provides billings of fees; and ensures proper filing and logging of plans and related documents for the permanent record. Assists in the development and maintenance of procedure and policy manuals. Updates and maintains system records. Handles escalated inquiries and complaints from customers, contractors, property owners, development professionals, and the public. Responsible for approval of projects and creates and issues permits for applicants
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.- Knowledge of codes and related State and Local regulations.
- Knowledge of application and permit requirements.
- Knowledge of architectural or civil drawing practices, symbols, and abbreviations.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of good customer relations practices.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to perform analyses to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes.
- Ability to communicate code requirements orally and in writing to architects, contractors, developers, and the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to maintain records.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field plus two (2) years of experience in planning related work. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have in using Amanda, ProjectDox, or any other municipal permitting software?- less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 or more years
- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
City of Austin
Show moreThe City of Austin
This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.
Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.
The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.
Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.
There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.
City Government
The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.
The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.
-