Permit Technician; Temp

THIS WILL BE A TEMPORARY FULL‑TIME POSITION WITH A MAXIMUM ASSIGNMENT LENGTH OF 6 MONTHS.

Under general supervision, performs technical duties in regards to Planning, Building, business licenses and other Public Works processes; reviews applications such as building permits, parcel maps, lot splits, zone changes, and environmental assessments for compliance; performs technical/administrative duties; and performs additional responsibilities as required.

• Provides information to the public regarding such areas as zoning classifications, development standards and permit processes
• Assists the public in the application process for building permits and business licenses
• Processes business licenses and renewals
• Issues building permits when plan checking not required
• Schedules building inspections
• Reviews and issues temporary use permits and home occupation permits
• Reviews and prepares reports and recommendations regarding applications for lot line adjustments and time extensions
• Handles accounts payable and payroll for the department
• Reviews applications such as building permits, parcel maps, lot splits, zone changes, and environmental assessment for completeness and compliance/non‑compliance with planning and building related ordinances
• Prepares monthly CNG billing, quarterly CNG gas tax and quarterly excise tax
• Inputs permits into computer and map‑tracking systems
• Explains required inspections and construction requirements to public
• Planning permit standards
• Assists with front counter reception duties
• Makes title searches
• Assigns addresses
• Attends meetings and prepares minutes of meetings
• Assists in researching new development standards and ordinances
• Gathers, compiles and analyzes data and prepares technical reports in narrative, graphic, pictorial, tabular, written and oral form
• Manages filing systems
• Prepares daily deposits
• Orders office supplies for department
• Contacts public agencies, private firms, consultants, City personnel and the public to obtain and impart authoritative information and data
• Operates city vehicle and performs related duties as assigned

• Application Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations, policies, technical processes
• Procedures and requirements related to building
• Computer usage and applications including spreadsheets
• Administrative research techniques
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Intermediate mathematics and statistics
• English usage, grammar, spelling, and composition
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures
• Principles of composition and report writing
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public, vendors, contractors, and City staff, in person and over the phone
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Understand and explain City policies, procedures, fees, and basic planning and building codes and regulations to the general public, permit applicants, and City staff
• Interpret and apply ordinances and regulations
• Prepare technical reports, documents, and correspondence
• Operate modern office equipment and software
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Speak and write effectively to express ideas on technical subjects clearly and concisely
• Maintain office records and files
• Attend occasional evening meetings
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background would be one (1) year of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a municipal or county planning department; or two (2) years of college with major coursework in planning, architecture, zoning, public administration, or a closely related field.

Work is typically situated in standard office environment. Hand–eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, and smell. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.