Permit Technician

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Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second‑largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Building Department provides permitting, plan review, and inspection services in support of safe, compliant construction and development within the jurisdiction. Our mission is to protect public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring all construction activity conforms to adopted building codes, zoning regulations, and local ordinances. We are committed to delivering efficient, transparent, and customer‑focused services to contractors, property owners, developers, and the community we serve.

Experienced professional who knows how to code compliance and building permit processing with in‑depth understanding of the building permit services organizational processes. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope such as permit processing, inspection scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination within the building department and determines solutions. Serves as the central point of contact for key stakeholders regarding building permit applications, plan reviews, and code compliance activities.

Moves efficiently through established workflows while maintaining accurate records and delivering responsive customer service to contractors, developers, and the public.

What It Takes to be Successful

• Thorough knowledge of plan review and permitting procedures, industry practices, and/or expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline such as permitting and inspection documentation services.
• Thorough understanding and ability to evaluate construction design documents related to plan review and building permitting services. Working knowledge of construction vernacular including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing terminology as applied to permit intake, plan review support, and applicant communications.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills.
• Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, de‑escalation skill, and well‑developed political acumen.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a building department, public agency, or construction‑related environment performing permit intake, records, processing or public counter service; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provided the required knowledge and abilities.

• Proven experience developing policies related to plan review and building permitting services.
• Thorough knowledge of University organization, including University Partners, policies, and short‑ and long‑range strategic permitting process plans.
• Well‑developed team building and facilitation…