Engineering Permit Technician I​/II

Engineering Permit Technician I: $4,893 - $6,557 per month

Engineering Permit Technician II: $5,536 - $7,419 per month

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Engineering Permit Technician I/II in Development Services/Engineering Services. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City’s website.

Under supervision (Engineering Permit Technician I) or general supervision (Engineering Permit II), advises and interprets, for the public, requirements of various codes as they relate to the engineering and use of building, structures, land use and land development; processes, reviews, and approves technical plans for conformance with engineering requirements; and performs related work. Supervision is received from the City Engineer or designee.

This is the entry level class in the Engineering Permit Technician series. Under supervision, incumbents are expected to learn and perform duties involved in the review of plan check submittals and the issuance of permits. Under initial guidance, this position provides highly qualified customer service to the general public and is capable of providing support at the public counter during peak operating hours.

This is the journey level class in the Engineering Permit Technician series. Under general supervision, incumbents are expected to work independently in the review of plan check submittals and the issuance of permits. This position provides highly qualified customer service to the general public and is capable of effectively performing all duties. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Provides information and assistance to the public at the counter and by phone regarding project processing, application procedures, codes, laws, and ordinances;
• Interprets and applies various land use, zoning, subdivision, grading and development ordinances;
• Accepts permit applications and collects fees;
• Researches and responds to public inquiries;
• Reviews proposed plans and permits to determine compliance with codes and ordinances;
• Issues permits and approves plans for minor projects;
• Operates computer related to department functions;
• Updates and maintains automated permit tracking system;
• Maintains log books and monitors projects;
• Computes fees for issuance of permits;
• May make field investigations related to specific properties.

• Planning and zoning as they relate to ordinances and governing land use;
• Civil engineering and public works administration related to municipal service and process of land development applications;
• State laws and City ordinances governing engineering, building, land use and zoning matters;
• Mathematics for the purpose of reading plans and maps, and calculating valuations and fees;
• Communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information;
• Methods and techniques for analyzing and interpreting construction plans and how the plans related to civil engineering procedures and practices; and
• Principles and practices of customer service.

• Read civil engineering plans;
• Prepare and present oral and written technical reports and research projects;
• Use independent judgment based on established policies;
• Work well with people and to handle a public counter and telephones of a public agency in a calm, self-assured, and confident manner;
• Use knowledge and experience to work with engineers, contractors, real estate brokers, appraisers, and the public to solve problems and achieve cooperative relationships;
• Communicate effectively and clearly with the public and coworkers;
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with the public and co-workers; and
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the…