Permit Technician

Upcoming Salary Increases:

• 2.5% Salary Increase effective January 2027
• 3.5% Salary Increase effective July 2027
• 3.25% Salary Increase effective July 2028
• 2.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029

Prior Years Of Public Service Vacation Accrual Credit

Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.

The Community Resources and Development Department is seeking applicants for one (1) Permit Technician opening in our Building Division. Our Building Division continuously provides professional recommendations to our community on construction plans for compliance with the latest California Building Code, city ordinances, and state and federal laws. As a Permit Technician, you will work in collaboration with multiple team members in the Building Division including a fellow Permit Technician, Senior Permit Technician, Building Inspectors, Plans Examiner, and Chief Building Official, as well as other City departments and divisions across the organization.

As a Permit Technician, you will excel at providing responsive and efficient customer service while educating the general public and construction professionals about new building regulations and methods. Our Permit Technicians are responsible for advising contractors, developers, engineers, architects and the public on permit process requirements. As a Permit Technician, you will provide administrative and technical support to the Building Division including but not limited to application routing, plan checking, permit issuance, information sharing with contractors, developers, engineers, architects and/or the public, reporting, and application referrals.

You will also be the first resource for community members and contractors coming in to seek expert guidance on regulations and ask questions regarding the permitting process. Additional duties may include administrative tasks such as answering phones, data entry, typing, recordkeeping, and filing.

We are looking for a team player with strong communication and collaboration skills who excels at interpreting building/zoning regulations and working with a wide variety of customers. Experience working with Ener Gov permitting software is highly desirable. Applicants who have experience processing permits and plan checking for a Building Department, or in a similar setting for a local government agency are encouraged to apply!

• Special Requirements***:
  Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician is required within one year of appointment (date of hire).

• Building Technical Knowledge & Skill – Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas such as building permits and zoning codes; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using experienced knowledge to accomplish results.
• Planning and Organizing – Establishing an action plan to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and using resources.
• Customer Focus – Provides excellent service to ensure a positive experience for both internal and external customers.
• Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Collaborating – Working in coordination to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
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