Permit Technician I​/Ii

Class Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Permit Technician I: $63,480 - $77,160 Annually

Permit Technician II: $67,872 - $82,500 Annually

The City is flexibly recruiting to fill two (2) Permit Technician vacancies in the Building Division. A successful candidate will be placed at either level I or level II in the Permit Technician classification series depending on experience. Permit Technicians represent the City of El Cerrito to all visiting members of the public, as well as contractors, architects, and engineers. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the City and supports the daily operations and key functions of the Building Division as well as the Planning Division within the Community Development Department.

A successful candidate will have excellent customer service and organizational skills, effective communication and listening skills, and lastly possess the ability to multitask and work on multiple projects itionally, the Permit Technicians will review and inspect building permit applications for accuracy and completeness, issue completed permits, and answer a variety of inquiries and questions about requirements and processes. The Permit Technician II is considered the journey level classification and takes on the full scope of responsibilities in the series, working independently on more complex projects and operates with minimal supervision.

The Permit Technician reports to the Building Official.

• CalPERS Retirement:
  CalPERS Classic members 2.7% @ 55 and PEPRA members 2% @ 62 retirement formula integrated with Social Security; 8.5% employee contribution.
• Medical/Dental Insurance:
  Fully paid medical coverage (up to Kaiser family rate) and dental coverage (up to Family coverage) for employees and their dependents. This is a value of up to $38,064 annually; cash in lieu option available at $500 per month.
• Life Insurance:
  The City pays for basic life and AD&D insurance coverage each up to $100,000.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance: 2/3rds of salary up to the maximum monthly.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Supplemental life insurance, deferred compensation plans and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offered.
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year, plus 3 floating holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
• Vacation:
  Vacation ranging from 11 to 33 days per year based on years of service.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrued at 8.75 hours per month.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Cost reimbursement up to the maximum of $3,500/fiscal year for work related studies.
• Bilingual Pay:
  The City pays $2,600 per year to employees who are bilingual and who have passed a proficiency test provided by the City.
• Wellness Program:
  Access to an array of wellness programs offered by the City such as massage days, fitness and meditation classes, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• You are passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• You excel at guiding customers through complex permitting processes.
• You enjoy contributing to a positive work environment.
• You are dedicated to approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• You are detail-oriented with sharp organization skills required to monitor diverse projects.

• Provides information and assistance at the front counter, on the phone, and through e-mail by answering questions and providing information regarding community development, building, and permit processes, fees, and procedures; provides information regarding applicable local, state, and federal…