Senior Permit Technician

Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. We have attracted some of the best professionals in our industry and are positioned for continued growth and success.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Permit Technician to join our team in Greater San Diego County. This is an excellent opportunity for an ICC Certified Permit Technician with strong technical skills, experience interpreting construction plans, and an interest in advancing into a Plans Examiner role.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of building codes, construction documents, and municipal permitting processes, with the ability to perform preliminary plan reviews and take on increasingly complex technical responsibilities.

• Perform advanced permit processing and technical plan checks to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, municipal ordinances, development standards, and submittal requirements.
• Read, interpret, and evaluate residential and commercial construction plans, including architectural drawings, site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural details, and related construction documents.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of building plans and permit applications to identify missing information, discrepancies, and potential code compliance issues.
• Apply knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC), and applicable local building regulations.
• Assist with residential plan reviews, including evaluating construction documents for compliance with applicable building codes and standards.
• Interpret and understand engineering and building plans, improvement standards, construction specifications, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Review permit applications and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare, process, and issue building permits in accordance with municipal regulations and established procedures.
• Coordinate plan processing, routing, and reviews with Building, Planning, Engineering, Public Works, and other departments.
• Identify plan deficiencies and communicate required corrections to contractors, architects, engineers, and applicants.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to contractors, design professionals, developers, and the general public regarding permit requirements, building codes, and plan review procedures.
• Research and compile information from building records, construction documents, and municipal databases to respond to technical inquiries.
• Perform permit fee calculations, construction valuation assessments, and other permit-related financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate permit records, documentation, and tracking information using electronic permitting and plan review systems.
• Evaluate alternative solutions, resolve complex permitting issues, and present recommendations to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with Plans Examiners and Building Officials while developing the technical skills necessary to perform more advanced plan review responsibilities.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Permit Technician or in a related municipal building department position.
• Must obtain ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and understand residential construction plans and technical drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, construction terminology, and municipal permitting processes.
• Familiarity with…