Building Technician

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of technical, administrative, and clerical duties in support of the Building Division; provide assistance to the public and building development customers in the issuance of permits, inspections, codes, building requirements, and fees; coordinate and assist with plan reviews, and providing general staff support in the compliance of building inspection and code compliance activities.

Receives direct supervision from the Building Official, and general direction from the Community and Economic Development Director. May provide functional supervision for the purpose of accomplishing projects.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Provide technical assistance to the public, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, and other agencies regarding building permit application requirements, applicable fees, inspections, codes, building requirements, and project status.
• Receive, review, and process building permit applications for completeness; accuracy, and compliance with code, regulation and procedures; advise public on necessary corrections for acceptance of plan submittals
• Process permits for residential, commercial, industrial, and public facility projects; enter permit data into permitting software databases.
• Provide information regarding zoning, development standards, and permit requirements within established guidelines.
• Monitor permit status and ensure timely processing of applications. Prepare and issue permits, receipts, notices, correction letters, certificates, and other documents related to building activities.
• Schedule building inspections and coordinate inspection activities with field staff.
• Coordinate plan review submittals and communicate with contract plan review consultants and City departments; under direction perform routine, minor, and apprentice level plan reviews.
• Assist in reviewing plans and construction documents for completeness and conformance with applicable building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, accessibility, and local codes.
• Calculate and collect permit fees in accordance with adopted fee schedules.
• Maintain and update physical and electronic building permit files, plans, inspection records, and related documents.
• Research property records, permit histories, and project files.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Public Works, Fire, and other departments to facilitate project review and approval.
• Assist with code compliance and enforcement documentation, notices, and record keeping.
• Maintain records required for state and local reporting requirements.
• Compile and prepare statistical reports and compile data related to permits, inspections, and construction activity.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, contractors, developers, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of building permit processing procedures and construction terminology.
• Operations, procedures, policies and precedents of the City and the development review process.
• Principles, practices, and accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.
• California and municipal building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Principles and techniques of plans examination work.
• Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.
• Permit tracking software, database systems, and electronic document management systems.
• Basic mathematics and fee calculation methods.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and…