Community Development Technician

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:

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The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community
• Implementing sustainable, environmentally beneficial programs to enhance the quality of life for Fremont residents and businesses

The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services.

The first review of applications is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PST). A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling  or emailing human resources.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: human resources.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Performs a wide variety of technical, paraprofessional support, and customer service duties related building permits and development or planning applications.

This is a journey level classification reporting to the Plan Check/ Permit Center Manager. Incumbents assist architects, contractors and the public in accepting, processing, and tracking applications for building permits; calculating and collecting permit fees; providing General Plan and zoning information; accepting development applications; and issuing administrative over-the-counter permits. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Development Services Technician by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, and provision of lead direction to other technical staff.

This position is distinguished from the Zoning Technician and Development Services Technician II position in that it includes both the zoning and building permit function. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists the general public at the front counter, in writing or by phone regarding building and development review/permit requirements, including but not limited to General Plan and zoning information, impact, in-lieu, permit and plan check fees, plan review and plan check filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
• Accepts building permit and development review applications;
• Reviews applications for completeness
• Enters permit data into an automated database.
• Routes plans to other City departments and/or outside agencies for review and tracks plan review process.
• Compiles zoning and planning related data as directed by professional-level planning staff.
• Prepares various reports.
• Reviews minor applications for conformance with ordinances and department's standards, policies and guidelines.
• Reviews applications for modifications in land use, zoning, setbacks or other planning requirements such as compliance with previously approved conditions of approval.
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