New Job Development Services Assistant In Arizona

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSISTANT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSISTANT

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSISTANT

Company : City of Surprise, AZ
Salary : $18.85 - $28.28 an hour
Location : Arizona

Full Description

The City of Surprise Community Development Department seeks a self-motivated, solutions-oriented Development Services Assistant to join its team in support of the Development Services division.

This division work collaboratively with other city departments, residents, and the development community to ensure that the City of Surprise grows safely and efficiently for the benefit of its residents and businesses. A successful candidate will be organized, able to effectively handle multiple priorities, a team player, and committed to providing excellent customer service.

If you are looking to have a positive impact in your community, then this is the right opportunity for you!

SUMMARY
First point of contact to assist internal and external customers. Provides customer service pertaining to development and permitting processes and procedures. Responds to inquiries both on the telephone and at a public counter based on customers' needs. Coordinates construction-related requests. Provides extensive public contact requiring considerable tact and persuasion, particularly when dealing with often irate or distraught customers. Position is also responsible for having a wide variety of knowledge of the public sector in general.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience in customer service or in a construction-related field. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
  • Fingerprinting
  • Criminal Background screening
  • E-Verify

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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.


The City of Surprise offers a comprehensive benefit package including annual paid time off and eleven paid holidays. Other benefits include employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as, a state retirement system.