Building Permit Technician I

Building Permit Technician

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical support duties related to the issuance of permits for the Building Division and in support of related services and activities of the Community Development Department; provides customer service by phone, email, and at the public counter; performs preliminary review of plans and specifications for plan check submittal; reviews and processes applications, issues permits, and calculates and collects fees;

and performs related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Building Permit Technician I:
This is the entry-level classification in the Building Permit Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine administrative and technical building permit and plan review support work. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Building Permit Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Building Permit Technician II:
This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Building Permit Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Building Permit Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Flex Staffing:
Positions in the Building Permit Technician Series are flexibly staffed and positions are normally filled by advancement within the series, upon fully performing the duties and responsibilities, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and meeting the requirements for the higher class, as determined by management.

Receives direct (Building Permit Technician I) to general supervision (Building Permit Technician II) from higher level management as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: