Development Services Permit Technician

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Development Services Permit Technicians review and research complex building and construction permit materials, plans, and requirements. They perform plan-check and permit-issuance functions; evaluate plans for completeness and compliance with department standards, policies, legal mandates, and guidelines; use computer applications to enter and maintain permit information; and provide the public with information about building and construction permit requirements and application status. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires one of two qualifying education and experience combinations: two years of full-time clerical, public contact, or customer service experience, including one year of full-time experience setting up, issuing, or reviewing construction permit applications for compliance with applicable building codes at a public agency using permit application software; or one year of full-time clerical, public contact, or customer service experience and a Certificate of Achievement in Building Construction Technology with at least 28 semester or 42 quarter units. A valid California Class C Driver License is required at hire.

Applicants must provide certificate or Out-of-Class Assignment documentation when applicable. Candidates who pass the initial screening will have their education, experience, and training reviewed. Successful candidates may be placed on an eligibility list used to fill vacancies for six months. Employment offers are conditional on applicable pre-employment screening, which may include work authorization confirmation, medical review and exam, drug and alcohol testing, reference checks, and fingerprinting. Additional screening may apply to some positions.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualifications: two years of full-time clerical, public contact, or customer service experience, including one year of full-time experience setting up, issuing, or reviewing construction permit applications for compliance with applicable building codes in a public agency using permit application software; or one year of full-time clerical, public contact, or customer service experience and a Certificate of Achievement in Building Construction Technology with a minimum of 28 semester or 42 quarter units.
• Hold a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of hire.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist detailing duties, dates, and total qualifying hours.
• Submit proof of the Certificate of Achievement if using it to meet the minimum requirements.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment experience must submit proof of that assignment if using it to meet the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and research complex building and construction permit materials, plans, and requirements.
• Perform plan-check and permit-issuance functions.
• Review and evaluate plans for completeness and conformance with department standards, policies, legal mandates, and guidelines.
• Use computer applications to input and maintain permit information.
• Provide the public with information regarding building and construction permit requirements and status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees in job classifications represented by the Municipal Employees Association are scheduled to receive general wage increases of 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/2/28, and 2% effective 1/1/29.
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed