Salary Range: Permit Technician: $51,825.28 - $69,451.20 Annually Senior Permit Technician: $63,236.16 - $84,743.36 Annually. NOTE: This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and best meet the City's current needs will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only one application needs to be submitted to be conside...
NOTE: This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and best meet the City's current needs will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only one application needs to be submitted to be considered for this job series.
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have one vacancy in the Community Development Department and one vacancy in the Public Works Department.
Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is comprised of two primary areas: Development Services and Community Enhancement. Development Services is comprised of the following divisions: Planning, Building, and the Permit Center. Community Enhancement is comprised of the Housing, Code Enforcement and Economic Development divisions. The Building and Permit Center Divisions are responsible for Permit & Plan Check and Inspection activities. Permit & Plan Check is responsible for processing applications for building permits to allow construction to commence. Activities include intake of plans, checking plans to ensure the design is compliant with the California Building Code, conducting structural calculations when necessary, permit issuance, and scheduling of inspections. A range of projects from minor residential improvements to ground up construction of major commercial endeavors come through the permit counter. Permit Technicians interact daily with residents, businesses and developers.
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department provides outstanding customer service and is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of public facilities and infrastructure. This requires us to respond to requests for service, coordinate efforts with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and working with the community in all of our efforts. Public Works manages over 30% of the city's total budget, including three enterprise funds and seven designated funds, as well as the citywide capital improvement program. The five divisions in public works are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the community. These five divisions include Engineering, Utilities, Administration, Operations and Transportation.
The Positions
Senior/Permit Technicians receive, review and process plans; capture, record and maintain the information necessary to issue and receive payment for building and construction permits; and perform other duties as required within the scope of the classification. The ideal candidate will have responsible construction permit issuance experience within a government agency Community Development or Public Works department.
The Permit Technician is an entry-level position where the work is reviewed for accuracy, completeness and good public relations.
The Senior Permit Technician is a journey-level position that performs specialized clerical tasks and more complicated work related to permit and license issuance. This position is distinguished from the Permit Technician in that it functions more independently, processes more complex projects and possesses ICC certification.
Examples of Essential Duties
Provides initial information and assistance to clients regarding construction development and administrative codes
Receives and reviews blueprints, submissions and plans for completeness and compliance with basic code requirements
Computes, recalculates, and receives fees for permits
Issues appropriate permits and/or prepares correspondence from the results of such reviews
Distributes and reviews applications for permits according to department procedures and legal requirements
Approves and issues basic permits as assigned
Reconciles daily fee collections
Enters, stores and receives data on a computer
Compiles descriptive statistical reports regarding departmental activity for outside agencies and to improve internal efficiencies
Generates and maintains accurate record keeping systems
Receives calls, responds to emails and answers questions regarding the general permit process and permit activity
Provides quality customer service through furnishing accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner
Listens and responds positively to citizen complaints
Handles difficult interactions in a constructive manner
Coordinates work activities with staff and acts as a liaison across divisions, departments and agencies
Reports to work as scheduled; may work a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
Performs other related duties as assigned
In addition, Senior Permit Technician
Performs plan reviews for minor projects
Coordinates final plan approvals and plan stamping
Processes, quality controls, and maintains files in a document management system
Serves as project manager for large projects from start to finish
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Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Experience: Permit Technician: Two (2) years of clerical experience involving the receipt, review, processing and tracking of administrative applications; experience in permit or license issuance is preferred.
Senior Permit Technician: Two (2) years of construction permit issuance experience for a government agency or equivalent.
Certifications/License: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required at time of appointment and during course of employment.
Permit Technician: Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Permit Technician is preferred.
Senior Permit Technician: Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Permit Technician is required.
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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application Review
Examination - Applicants BEST meeting the City's needs will be invited to the virtual oral exam (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2024.
Selection Interview
Background
Appointment
Supplemental Information
The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Work is performed in a general office environment, requiring sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; standing and walking to retrieve work files or to other departments or office locations; leaning, bending and stooping to perform work behind a desk or to retrieve information; pushing, turning or twisting to move chair or body from desk; reaching to place or retrieve files or open file drawers or cabinets; light grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm grasping as needed to lift and carry work files or operate office equipment; finger dexterity to type on a computer keyboard. Must be able to actively listen to receive instruction, and verbally communicate information in order to engage with customer base, staff, and others, in person and via telephone. Work may necessitate some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 15 pounds.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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