Permit Technician I​/II​/III

the city of oceanside is an equal opportunity employer.

the city of oceanside is accepting applications for permit technician i/ii/iii. There is currently one vacancy in the development services department - building division. The position will be filled at a permit technician i, permit technician ii or permit technician iii depending on qualifications.

• permit technician i: $4,226 - $5,670
• permit technician ii: $4,751- $6,365
• permit technician iii: $5,330 -$7,141

assists in processing plan check applications for construction plans for commercial, industrial and residential projects; calculates application and permit fees; reviews plans for the purposes of establishing valuation and computing plan check and various other fees; verifies current contractors licenses and workers' compensation insurance; makes preliminary review of plans and/or permit applications for building construction to ensure conformance with the city's submittal requirements, codes, ordinances and regulations governing construction;

refers plans to building inspectors or plan checking personnel as needed; issues routine permits for building construction work; verifies completion of necessary documentation to balance accounts for monies collected.

performs routine plan checks for small projects, such as room additions, garage conversions, patio covers, and backyard pools.

answers inquiries from contractors, architects and the public related to regulations for building and housing construction, remodeling and repair, including structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and zoning matters and california title 24 requirements; provides information on departmental policies and functions; handles the more routine complaints and inquiries, referring difficult problems to the supervisor.

maintains departmental property records and permit files and retrieves information files for the public or division personnel.

works cooperatively with property owners, contractors, architects or their representatives to resolve questions regarding plan check, construction inspection, permit fees or permit issuance within the scope of counter assignments.

assists in processing plan check applications for construction plans for commercial, industrial and residential projects; calculates application and permit fees; reviews plans for the purposes of establishing valuation and computing plan check and various other fees; makes preliminary review of plans and/or permit applications for building construction to ensure conformance with the city's submittal requirements, codes, ordinances and regulations governing construction;

refers plans to building inspectors or plan checking personnel as needed; issues routine permits for building construction work; verifies completion of necessary documentation to balance accounts for monies collected.

performs routine plan checks for small projects, such as room additions, garage conversions, patio covers, and backyard pools.

handles the most complex plan reviews and routings.

provides lead direction and functional support to subordinate staff in the day-to-day activities of the public counter.

answers inquiries from contractors, architects and the public related to regulations for building and housing construction, remodeling and repair, including structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and zoning matters and california title 24 requirements; provides information on departmental policies and functions; handles the more routine complaints and inquiries, referring difficult problems to the supervisor.

maintains departmental property records and permit files and retrieves information files for the public or division personnel.

works cooperatively with property owners, contractors, architects or their representatives to resolve questions regarding plan check, construction inspection, permit fees or permit issuance within the scope of counter assignments.

files permits and plans, makes photocopies, or microfilms permits and plans for the public or permanent files; maintains records and prepares reports.

assists management on special assignments that include…