Job Description

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $24.67 - $26.69 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Build Your Career While Helping Build Our Community!

Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of customer service and technical coordination? Join our Planning and Development Services team and become the vital team member that drives our city’s growth. In this dynamic role, you aren’t just processing paperwork—you are the welcoming face and guiding hand that helps residents, businesses, and contractors bring their building dreams to life.

Provide comprehensive customer service support across various functions of the Planning and Development Services department, for planning and building, zoning, housing, and code enforcement. Assist and guide customers in navigating the Residential and Zoning permitting application, issuance, and inspection processes, ensuring clear communication of procedures and requirements. Work closely with all divisions of Planning and Development Services to educate the public on building code and ordinances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school with an associate degree in business or public administration with a minimum of two (2) years’ customer service experience, an understanding of planning and zoning, building trades and construction, and code enforcement; or any combination of education, experience, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.

Certification as a Permit Technician through the International Code Council (ICC) is desirable.

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224 West 9th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.

· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.