Permit Technician I​/II – Community Development Department, Building Division

The City of Sonoma is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic, and enthusiastic candidate to fill the position of Permit Technician I/II in the Building Division of the Community Development Department.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team serving a historic and vibrant community. The Permit Technician plays a key role in supporting development activity and serving as a primary point of contact at City Hall.

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of technical planning and building support duties, including:

• Reviewing and processing permits and entitlements for new construction, building modifications, and development applications
• Serving as the first point of contact for the public at the front counter and by phone
• Providing information regarding planning and building requirements
• Calculating and collecting fees Routing plans for review
• Preparing and issuing applications for new water connections and water customer accounts
• Providing administrative support for meetings, including:
  • Preparation of agendas and meeting minutes
  • Scheduling and logistics coordination
  • Audio-visual setup and electronic meeting hosting
• Supporting City Hall reception activities
• Backing up and performing primary duties of the Administrative Assistant and Development Services Supervisor at the front counter
• Performing related duties as assigned

This role requires excellent customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced public service environment.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong computer literacy and technical skills
• Experience with electronic permitting and plan review systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to interpret regulations and procedures
• The ability to work collaboratively and support multiple functions within the department

• Two years of increasingly responsible office support experience involving substantial public contact
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade

• In addition to the above, two years of planning and/or building permit review experience equivalent to that of a Permit Technician I in the City of Sonoma

• Permit Technician I: $62,847.70 – $76,391.77 annually
• Permit Technician II: $69,830.19 – $84,879.03 annually

Placement within the range is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• City of Sonoma employment application
• Resume

Submit electronically to:

City of Sonoma
Attention:
Cathy Lanning, Human Resources Manager
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A City of Sonoma application is required along with a resume.

5:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2026

View/Download an informational brochure about the position on our website.

Applications are available online, at City Hall (No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA 95476), or by calling .