Permit Technician - job in palo alto, california

Permit Technician
City of East Palo Alto, San Francisco/Peninsula
Building

Close Date: Jan 17, 2014
Salary: $3,946.00 - $4,796.00 Monthly
THE POSITION:   The Permit Technician is the first point of contact for the public seeking assistance on development related services including planning, engineering , fire, zoning, plan review, building inspection, permit issuance, housing and code enforcement.   The Permit Technician provides technical and  administrative  support to planning, building and engineering services including responding to questions from the public, accepting and routing plans and issuing permits.      

Ideal Candidate:

IDEAL CANDIDATE: An applicant whose background demonstrates an interest in and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position. Excellent organizational skills, customer focus and attention to detail will add value to the City’s Community Development Department.   Additionally, the applicant shall have experience that equips him/her with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

• Provides information regarding development, planning, public works, fire, zoning, permit requirements, housing, code enforcement and related processes to developers, contractors, property owners and the public at a public counter or over the telephone;
• Interprets and applies specific codes, rules and regulations related to the development review process, including building, planning, housing, public works, code enforcement;
• Calculates plan review, inspection, and development impact fees collects funds and issues receipts, balances monies received on a regular basis
• Issues basic permits (such as roofing, water heater, and simple permits including the renovation of single-family homes) after initial review and approval of materials, when covered by procedures and guidelines;
• Identifies and resolves customer problems; directs the public to the proper department or determines the information required;
• Recommends changes to codes, rules and regulations, forms and procedures to correct identified problems and to help ensure the process is efficient, effective and fair;
• At the direction of the Chief Building Official, prepares policy and procedures associated with the development process;
• Checks Business License applications for conformity with the Zoning and Building Codes;
• Performs a variety of technical and standard office support work; enters information into an automated data management system; obtains reproductions of microfilm or blue line copies; maintains departmental files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports regarding the work of the department;
• May perform basic field inspections and/or plan reviews as assigned by the Chief Building Official.                            
   
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate of Arts degree in building, construction technology or a related technical field is desirable.
  Experience: Three (3) years of office support or technician-level experience, which has included explaining procedures and regulations, preferably in a public agency setting; experience in planning, building, contracting, public works or a related field is highly desirable.
  Licenses and/or Certifications: A valid Class C California Driver’s License and a safe driving record.
  Desired Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish preferred. Public Sector work experience is preferred.

Benefits: BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

Retirement:   CalPers – the following formulas apply depending on membership status:

 

Retirement Plans:

·         CalPERS Classic Members – 2.5% @ 55 formula

o   Employee pays 8% employee contribution

o   Three year average final compensation

·         CalPERS New Members – 2@ @ 62 formula

o   Employee pays 6.25% employee contribution

o   Three year average final compensation

Insurance:

Medical (City pays up to $855/month)

Dental (City pays full cost for employee only)

Life Insurance (City pays for coverage of $25,000)

Long Term Disability (LTD) (City paid)

State Disability Insurance (SDI) (Employee paid)

 

Holidays:  Twelve paid holidays

 

Earned Leave:   

Vacation (80 hours - 200 hours per year, based on evidence of continuous public service) 

 Sick Leave (8 hours/month)

 

Optional Benefits:  Flex (125) Plan with Supplemental Benefits

 Permit Technician - job in palo alto, california