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December 21, 2019
Koff & Associates
2835 Seventh Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

To Koff & Associates,

I am writing for a job opportunity as an Assistant/Associate Planner with the
Town of Paradise. I am currently a Building/Onsite Permit Technician II with
the Town of Paradise, and I look forward to an opportunity to advance,
rebuild, and grow with the Town.
As a Building/Onsite Permit Technician II, I am responsible for providing
appropriate information regarding zoning, subdivision plans, onsite
wastewater, building ordinances, procedures, and requirements to the public.
I have knowledge of planning, building, and zoning principles and practices
for the Town of Paradise and the Paradise Municipal code. Among my duties
in this position, I review building permit applications and plans for zoning
compliance before they are sent to plan review.
Having been with the town before and after the recent events of the Camp
Fire in 2018, I have an understanding of the needs of the community
development department and the direction the town is headed with rebuilding.
I have been able to stay current on changing code, laws, manufacturers, and
material requirements as the town rebuilds. Due to the fast-pace of rebuild, I
maintain a variety of statistical records. I compile information and data for
reports and spreadsheets regarding the rebuild.
My communication and interpersonal skills are excellent, and I am an
organized and efficient team player with the ability to adhere to and follow
occupational health and safety procedures. I have demonstrated experience
working without guidance to a high standard, and achieving results in a timely
and professional manner. I have experience working with programs such as,
Accela, Logos, ArcMap, and Microsoft Office. I also have experience with
both Mac and windows operating systems.
I am excited for the opportunity to advance with the town and apply my
skills and knowledge from my experiences with the Onsite and Building
Divisions to this Planning position. I hope to continue building on my
experience in community development and undertaking additional training as
needed. My experiences have allowed me to develop a unique combination of
communication skills and technical experience, and I believe I could make a
valuable contribution as an assistant/associate planner.

Please contact me to discuss my background in relation to your needs. I look
forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Anne Vierra