Permit Technician

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine is looking for an experienced professional in compliance and building permit processing. The ideal candidate will perform a full range of responsibilities including analyzing permit processing, inspecting schedules, and coordinating with key stakeholders.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of related experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. The position includes benefits such as medical insurance, vacation time, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a building department or construction-related environment.
• Proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of permitting and inspection documentation services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full range of responsibilities in the building permit processing.
• Serve as the central contact for stakeholders related to permit applications.
• Evaluate construction design documents and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Plan review knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Expertise in construction terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Permit tracking software (Accela, E‑Builder, Fieldwire)

Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Your Role on the Team

Experienced professional who knows how to code compliance and building permit processing with in-depth understanding of the building permit services organizational processes. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope such as permit processing, inspection scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination within the building department and determines solutions. Serves as the central point of contact for key stakeholders regarding building permit applications, plan reviews, and code compliance activities. Moves efficiently through established workflows while maintaining accurate records and delivering responsive customer service to contractors, developers, and the public.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required

• Thorough knowledge of plan review and permitting procedures, industry practices, and/ or expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline such as permitting and inspection documentation services.
• Thorough understanding and ability to evaluate construction design documents related to plan review and building permitting services. Working knowledge of construction vernacular including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing terminology as applied to permit intake, plan review support, and applicant communications.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.
• Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, deescalation skill, and well‑developed political acumen.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in building department, public agency, or construction‑related environment performing permit intake, records, processing or public counter service; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provided the required knowledge and abilities.

Preferred

• Proven experience developing policies related to plan review and building permitting services.
• Thorough knowledge of University organization, including University Partners, policies, and short and long range strategic permitting process plans.
• Well‑developed team building and facilitation skills.
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Project.
• Skilled in use of Permit tracking software (Accela, E‑Builder, Fieldwire, C‑forms).
• Law degree preferred.
• ICC Certification Permit Technician (PT) required with first year.
• License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with electronic permit tracking and document management systems such as Accela, Fieldwire, or E‑Builder.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal right to work in the United States
• Vaccination policies
• Smoking and tobacco policy
• Drug‑free environment
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑placement health evaluation

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or [e-mail].

Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.