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Community Development Technician I

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Community Development Technician I

Salary

$22.94 - $25.07 Hourly

Location

Professional Building, 20 E. Olive

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00759

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

7/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MFPE

+ Description

+ Benefits

Position Summary

The City of Bozeman is now accepting applications for a Community Development (CD) Technician I to join the Community Development Team. CD Technicians support customers and staff in all administrative functions of the department, including submittal, review, issuance, and maintenance of development related applications and permit issuance.

Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

Work Week: Typically Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

+ Gathers, assembles, updates, and/or files a variety of information, forms, records, and data as requested using traditional filing systems or databases as necessary;

+ Maintains accurate records and files in order to properly control the processing of plans and applications to determine and disseminate requested information;

+ Reviews public applications to ensure appropriate data is provided;

+ Provides information regarding policies, procedures and regulations to the public, developers, business organizations, contractors, and architects;

+ May Receive, check for completeness, and log into filing systems applications and comments received;

+ Processes applications, licenses or other documents related to departmental operations as required;

+ Answers multi-line phone system, receives and greets visitors;

+ Catalogues and maintains official documents for public access;

+ Assists in providing administrative support to Community Development advisory board meetings, as needed;

+ Provides administrative support in relation to technical program requirements and prepares correspondence as required;

+ Receives cash for designated items, makes appropriate change and reconciles cash drawers;

+ Determines client needs and provides relevant information as needed;

+ Maintains printed documents and handouts;

+ May enter departmental invoices and route accounts payable claims;

+ May distribute incoming mail to appropriate personnel; processes and orders office supplies, including maintaining an efficient inventory of necessary supplies and materials;

+ May schedules appointments, organizes meetings and conferences, supports Community Development related advisory boards;

+ May aid in setting up staff travel and training;

+ Copies, packages, and distributes a variety of written materials as requested;

+ Provides assistance in effective implementation of Community Development Department policies;

+ Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

+ Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;

+ Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;

+ Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;

+ Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;

+ Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Minimum Required Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalent;

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience in administrative, customer service, or related field;

+ Any combination of equivalent experience and training which provides the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to carry out data gathering and research techniques, research codes for clients and related City staff;

+ Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;

+ Ability to diffuse potentially confrontational situations with the public;

+ Ability to deal with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset over some issue involving City activities or policies;

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other employees, and the general public;

+ Some knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the function of services within the public sector, preferably within a municipal government;

+ Some knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current practices and procedures involved in City service delivery;

+ Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;

+ Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;

+ Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment;

+ Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;

+ Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;

+ Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;

+ Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, and to ask for guidance in interpreting policies when necessary;

+ Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;

+ Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City's Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.

Required Special Qualifications

+ Must obtain a valid Montana Driver's License within 60 days of employment;

+ Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate post conditional offer process.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a robust benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive these best-in-class benefits:

+ 15 Paid Vacation Days increases with years of service

+ 12 Paid Sick Days

+ 13 Paid Holidays

+ 8 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

+ Bilingual Pay Incentive ($300/month)

+ Montana Public Employee Retirement system plan options with 9.07% employer contribution and option to enroll in a 457 Retirement Plan

+ Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance including a HDHP option providing 100% employer-paid family coverage.

+ Annual Wellness Screening with participation incentives

+ Discounted Bridger Bowl Ski Tickets

+ Discounted Gym Membership

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer

+ Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and dependents.

Employer

Bozeman, City of (MT)

Address

121 N Rouse Ave. Bozeman, Montana, 59715

Phone

406-582-2367 406-582-2970

Website

https://www.bozeman.net

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