Senior Building Permit Technician

City of Morro Bay; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Morro Bay is seeking a Building Permit Technician II to support the permitting process in Morro Bay, California. This on-site role involves processing routine building permit applications, calculating fees, and issuing permits at the public counter.

Ideal candidates understand building codes and land use regulations, possess strong customer service skills, and may already hold ICC Permit Technician certification or plan to obtain it within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent.
• Two years of post-secondary college or technical training in land use, urban planning, architecture, public administration, building technology, or a closely related field; or, two years of experience in general construction, land use, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience and at least two (2) years performing customer service at a building permit counter carrying out work similar to a Building Permit Technician 1, and appropriate certifications.
• Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certificate or ability to obtain one within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides general zoning, building and related code information and application forms to permit applicants and the general public, and provides guidance in filling out various permit applications and forms, making sure applicants understand the permitting process and the necessary information and attachments required to submit an accurate and complete application.
• Coordinates permit processing with other departments, and divisions and serves as the liaison between permit applicants and staff reviewers; explains to the public the Division’s policies and procedures, as well as City building related regulations and construction codes.
• Accepts permit applications, checking for accuracy and completeness, receipting it in, calculating fees, routing to appropriate review staff, monitoring application progress for status, and processes plans and permits for issuance.
• Issues routine permits within scope of authority and responsibility assigned.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of the permit process including Accessory Dwelling units.

Skills

Customer service

Front counter coordination

Code information

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years post-secondary in land use, urban planning, architecture, public admin, building technology, or related field

ICC Permit Technician certification or ability to obtain within 12 months

Job description

The City of Morro Bay is seeking a Building Permit Technician II to support the permitting process in Morro Bay, California. This on-site role involves processing routine building permit applications, calculating fees, and issuing permits at the public counter.

Ideal candidates understand building codes and land use regulations, possess strong customer service skills, and may already hold ICC Permit Technician certification or plan to obtain it within 12 months.