Development Services Technician

City of Santa Fe Springs; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public employee retirement system (PES

Retirement benefits

Job summary

City of Santa Fe Springs seeks a planning/building professional to support land use and development activities within the Development Services Department. The incumbent will assist in reviewing plans, interpreting codes, and processing applications under supervision and guidance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of college in planning (preferred), and 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination. A California Class C license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of college in planning or related field is preferred.
• Two years' experience in planning or public administration focused on building permits or zoning is required.
• Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience is acceptable.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license is required.

Skills

Land use knowledge

Economic development knowledge

Permitting/building review

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college in planning or related field

Two years' experience in planning or public administration in building/ zoning

Equivalent combination of training/education/experience

California Class C driver’s license

Job description

Description

SALARY

$31.70 - $38.62 / Hour

OPENING DATE

08/18/26

CLOSING DATE

09/1/26 At 1 PM Pacific Time

THE POSITION

Under supervision, performs duties within the Planning or Building Division of the Development Services Department requiring an understanding of land use and economic development and/or building activities; performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting Essential Duties:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED program;
• Two (2) years of college with course work emphasis in planning or a related field preferred; AND
• Two (2) years' experience in planning or public administration with an emphasis in building construction, architecture, or engineering relating to the permitting, processing, or reviewing of building plans and specification, code enforcement or zoning compliance; OR
• An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver’s license

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): September 10, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.

NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary Of Benefits By Bargaining Unit

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.