Permit Technician Job Alameda area,California USA,Government

Position: Permit Technician I

Under general direction of the Permit Center Supervisor, Chief Building Official or designee performs responsible specialized clerical work involved in the receipt, processing and review of building permit applications, and in the issuing of building, fire and special event permits; performs other related work as required.

Positions in this class perform specialized clerical work. Incumbents perform a variety of routine tasks involved in the receipt, review, and processing of applications and in the issuing of permits. Work in the class is distinguished from that of higher classes by the routine nature of the work performed and by the limited level of independent responsibility. Work in the class is distinguished from that of lower classes by its specialized nature.

Benefits

of Employment

For a comprehensive listing of benefits, see the Benefit Matrix here (Download PDF reader).

CalPERS Retirement:
Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution;
New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
Medical:
The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available
Dental:
Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
Vacation:
Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
Holidays: 11 holidays per calendar year
Floating Holidays: 6 floating days
Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement
Deferred Compensation:
After 1 year of service, the City will contribute 1% base salary for employees who contribute at least 0.5% of their base salary

The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification or is similar or closely related to another duty statement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Duties

Receives and reviews permit applications, construction plans, blueprints and other supporting documents for completeness, accuracy and conformance with local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, requirements, and other established criteria.

Processes and issues various building and other related permits; routes application and permit materials to appropriate parties; verifies receipt of proper approvals.

Calculates, collects and accounts for permit fees.

Provides information and instruction to property owners, architects, contractors and developers regarding planning review, permit processes, related codes and ordinances, and common related issues; provides assistance in completing permit applications and other required forms and notices.

Records, logs and tracks permit application and issuance activities; monitors permit processing time limits and policies; identifies application and processing problems and recommends corrective action; researches permit application and issuance status.

Helps coordinate permit activities with the County, special districts and other agencies.

Performs extensive complex specialized computerized data entry, data organization, and records access.

Composes routine correspondence or prepares draft documents for review.

Maintains complex files and recordkeeping systems; maintains inventories and orders supplies; maintains various manuals, logs and schedules, and updates resource materials; copies, collates and distributes information.

Assists in the development of administrative procedures.

Collects and reviews information; prepares various reports and summaries.

May provide lead direction and training for other clerical employees.

Other Duties

Performs related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment.
Noise level is usually moderate, ambient office sounds such as speaking, working office equipment, and software.
Frequent interaction with City departments, the general public, and/or citizens which may include responding to various inquiries, providing City or department information, and interacting with upset customers, staff, and the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Operate a computer keyboard and office equipment.
Seeing to interpret, read, and maintain various documents,…