Engineering Permit Technician: Plan Review & Permits

City of Escondido; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Escondido invites applications for Engineering Permit Technician I/II in Development Services/Engineering Services. Under supervision, you will advise the public on codes, review and approve technical plans, and assist with permit processing and field inspections as needed.

The roles progress from I to II with increasing independence; strong customer service and knowledge of land use and building regulations are valued. Training provided in a collaborative municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Planning and zoning as they relate to ordinances and governing land use.
• Knowledge of Civil engineering and public works administration related to municipal service and process of land development applications.
• Knowledge of State laws and City ordinances governing engineering, building, land use and zoning matters.
• Knowledge of Mathematics for the purpose of reading plans and maps, and calculating valuations and fees.
• Communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information.
• Methods and techniques for analyzing and interpreting construction plans and how the plans related to civil engineering procedures and practices; and
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and assistance to the public at the counter and by phone regarding project processing, application procedures, codes, laws, and ordinances;
• Interprets and applies various land use, zoning, subdivision, grading and development ordinances;
• Accepts permit applications and collects fees;
• Researches and responds to public inquiries;
• Reviews proposed plans and permits to determine compliance with codes and ordinances;
• Issues permits and approves plans for minor projects;
• Operates computer related to department functions;
• Updates and maintains automated permit tracking system;
• Maintains log books and monitors projects;
• Computes fees for issuance of permits;
• May make field investigations related to specific properties.

Job description

The City of Escondido invites applications for Engineering Permit Technician I/II in Development Services/Engineering Services. Under supervision, you will advise the public on codes, review and approve technical plans, and assist with permit processing and field inspections as needed.

The roles progress from I to II with increasing independence; strong customer service and knowledge of land use and building regulations are valued. Training provided in a collaborative municipal setting.