Permit Services Technician

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:  Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong support for professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

Pay (DOQ):

• Permit Services Technician l - $32.5612 - $39.5783 Hourly DOQ
• Permit Services Technician II - $35.7982 - $43.5135 Hourly DOQ

The City of Ventura is seeking a motivated Permit Services Technician to join our Community Development Department. Under general supervision, this position performs technical duties related to the issuance of building and construction permits, including processing plans, issuing permits, and maintaining records. The Permit Services Technician also serves as the initial point of contact and resource for customers regarding applications, permitting processes, requirements, and associated fees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processes building and construction permits efficiently, ensuring required approvals are obtained, fees are calculated accurately, and payments are processed.
• Provides customer service by answering questions related to permits, fees, codes, and Building and Safety procedures.
• Assists contractors, builders, and the public with permit applications and required documentation.
• Reviews permit applications and plans for completeness and routes documents for departmental review.
• Resolves customer concerns, tracks records, follows up on issues, and escalates complex matters when needed.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, assigns street addresses to new developments, and supports office operations.
• Drafts correspondence and participates in community outreach programs related to Building and Safety.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Permit Services Technician I: A combination of experience and training equivalent to completion of high school and one year of experience explaining codes and/or issuing building permits and one year of experience interacting with and/or providing information to the public are required. Additional course work or training in records management, construction technology and computer usage and experience explaining codes and issuing permits at a public counter is highly desirable

Permit Services Technician II:
In addition to the above, additional course work or training in construction technology or plan checking and 18 months of progressively responsible experience comparable to that of a Permit Services Technician I with the City of Ventura.

Licenses:
Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver license may be required.

Certification:
Permit Services Technician II:
Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification (or equivalent) is highly desirable.

The Community Development Department is responsible for guiding the City’s growth in a way that is safe, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. The department oversees planning and zoning, permit services, building and safety, code enforcement, housing, and redevelopment activities. Through these functions, Community Development ensures that new development and improvements to existing properties comply with City policies, zoning regulations, and building and safety standards.

Working collaboratively across divisions and with City leadership, commissions, and the public, the department supports economic vitality, protects neighborhood quality, advances affordable housing initiatives, and promotes long-term…