Development Services Technician Lead

Posting Date 01/13/26

Final date to receive applications 01/18/26

Pay Range $45,240 - $72,800 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type Unclassified

Department Flood Control District

The Flood Control District is looking for an energetic team member like you! The Development Services Technician Lead provides customer service, manages critical parts of our permitting process, and maintains the records in our automated system. Join our right-of-way permitting team as we review applications that affect Flood Control District structures/properties while safeguarding these assets so they can continue to provide critical protection to our community.

As a Development Services Technician Lead, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professional engineers, engineering associates, and technicians to support and coordinate a wide range of development services activities. This role offers a work-life balance, with options for part‑week teleworking, a 9/80 flex schedule, and flexible core business hours.

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work‑life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on‑site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Three years of development services experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications

• Experience in GIS or mapping applications
• Knowledge of construction plans and/or drawings
• Experience in land development, construction, engineering, or planning

• Manages key aspects of permit applications for projects that will impact the Flood Control District properties and structures. This includes intake of new applications, initial research of the project’s scope of work, coordinating plan approvals, and issuing permits. Maintains permit information in County databases
• Coordinates activities among various County departments, municipalities, consultants, developers, and other external agencies. Provides limited oversight and work direction to lower‑level staff. Ensures a high level of customer service to applicants
• Troubleshoots and resolves escalated, complex customer complaints, problems, and/or issues
• Conducts specialized or complex research and interprets and applies ordinances, regulations, and rules to applications
• Other Job Duties as assigned

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre‑employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety‑sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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