Permit Technician

City of Lodi; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Retirement

Medical/Dental/Vision

Deferred Compensation

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

City of Lodi is seeking a qualified Permit Technician to support the Community Development Department in processing building permits and related documents. You will review plans, gather information, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and customer service for contractors and the public. The ideal candidate has clerical experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with permit tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of high school including completion of college course work in related field.
• Two years of responsible advanced clerical experience involving public contact.
• ICC Certification as a permit technician or equivalent within 2 years of the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process permit applications for new construction and building modifications; assist in coordinating the permitting process with building official, inspectors, planners, engineers, fire inspectors, other City staff, County, State and other outside agencies;
• Calculate and collect building permit fees; read and interpret codes, ordinances and procedures;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public; organize and maintain accurate records and office files;
• Use and operate centralized telephone equipment, personal computer, related software and peripheral equipment;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Skills

Public interaction

Clerical work

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in related field

Tools

Permit tracking system

Personal computer

Job description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE VACANCY IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

Benefits include CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation - Three percent (3%) Match, Medical/Dental/Vision/Chiropractic, 9/80 Work Schedule, and more...

The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience as possible, as a resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Only the best qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

DEFINITION

Provides technical and clerical support function in the processing of building permits and related permits in the Community Development Department. Performs a full range of permit processing including review of construction drawings, knowledge of building codes, and State regulations related to construction.

• Assure compliance with policies and procedures in the receipt, routing and processing of permit and planning applications for new construction and building modifications;
• Provide information assistance to contractors, architects, engineers and the general public;
• Assist in the resolution of complex and sensitive customer service issues in person, on the telephone, or in writing; answer questions regarding building codes and land use requirements as requested;
• Prepare and maintain records, files and logs related to permit issuance, processing and inspections; prepare documents and plans for microfilming;
• Submit plans and documents to other departments as required; calculate and collect building permit fees including issuance of permits; plan review for Code compliance of routine or minor projects; review submittal of construction documents for completeness;
• Performs a variety of support duties related to the department to assist staff in various office and public activities;
• Enters and retrieves data from computer systems, operates personal computer, related software and peripheral equipment following established formats; operates and maintain the division's automated permit tracking system; prepares correspondence reports, forms and specialized documents related to the functions of the department assigned, from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions; copies, assembles and distributes reports and other written materials;
• May serve as receptionist, receives and screens callers and visitors, provides information regarding City or department practices and procedures to a variety of parties and the general public;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of

• Applicable codes and laws enforced by the Building Inspection Division;
• Basic office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment;
• Basic business data processing principles and the use of and operation of a personal computer;
• Basic real property descriptive terminology and concepts; land use regulations;
• Business arithmetic, including the calculation of areas and fees.

Ability to

• Process permit applications for new construction and building modifications; assist in coordinating the permitting process with building official, inspectors, planners, engineers, fire inspectors, other City staff, County, State and other outside agencies;
• Calculate and collect building permit fees; read and interpret codes, ordinances and procedures;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public; organize and maintain accurate records and office files;
• Use and operate centralized telephone equipment, personal computer, related software and peripheral equipment;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Equivalent to completion of high school including completion of college course work in related field.

Experience

Two years of responsible advanced clerical experience involving public contact.

Licenses and Certificates

ICC Certification as a permit technician or equivalent within 2 years of the date of hire.

*FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Telephone: [phone]. Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

Selection Process: Only the best qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

TESTING PROCESS: Candidates considered to be among the most qualified will be required to participate in a qualification appraisal testing process. This may include oral interviews, assessment exercises, and physical exercises. Passing scores will determine placement on an established eligible list. Eligible lists last approximately 2 years unless abolished sooner. Fingerprints and/or background clearance is part of the testing process.

EVALUATION of Qualifications: Application materials and resumes will be screened to determine if applicants are considered to be among the most qualified as outlined on the job announcement. Only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

PAY RANGE - The pay range is shown on the job announcement. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required Medicare contribution. The City participates in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). PARS is an alternative retirement plan to Social Security for part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.