Certified Permit Technician

Willdan Group, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Permit Technician to join their team in the Perris, CA area. This role involves providing exceptional customer support, reviewing permit applications, and ensuring compliance with all necessary approvals. With over 60 years of service to government agencies, this forward-thinking firm is committed to envisioning the future of building and safety. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment where your contributions make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Must have ICC Certification and 3+ years of experience as a Permit Technician.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support at the counter and over the phone.
• Review permit applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Process and issue building permits.

Skills

Customer Support

Permit Application Review

Permit Fee Calculation

Building Permit Processing

Problem Resolution

Education

ICC Certification

3+ years of experience as a Permit Technician

Tools

Permitting Software

Job description

Why Join the Willdan Team

Willdan is a Municipal Services Firm that has provided superior engineering, planning, building, and many other consulting services to government agencies for more than 60 years. The future is now, Willdan is "Envisioning the Future" of Building & Safety though our work with cities, buildings, and transportation. Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has an opening for a Certified Permit Technician in the Perris, CA area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer support at the counter and over the phone.
• Permit application review to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Calculation of permit fees.
• Building permit processing and issuance.
• Ensure all conditions of approvals are met prior to permit issuance.
• Public assistance in completing permit applications.
• Verification that projects have obtained all necessary approvals prior to permit issuance.
• Applicant notification when construction documents and/or permits are ready for pick-up or issuance.
• Coordination and routing of construction documents to the appropriate staff for plan review and approval.
• Resolution of resident inquires/complaints.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must have ICC Certification.
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Permit Technician required.
• Knowledge of various permitting software is a plus.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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