Engineering Permit Technician I/II

City of Escondido•Escondido, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision (Engineering Permit Technician I) or general supervision (Engineering Permit II), advises and interprets, for the public, requirements of various codes as they relate to the engineering and use of building, structures, land use and land development; processes, reviews, and approves technical plans for conformance with engineering requirements; and performs related work. Supervision is received from the City Engineer or designee. Engineering Permit Technician I – This is the entry level class in the Engineering Permit Technician series. Under supervision, incumbents are expected to learn and perform duties involved in the review of plan check submittments and the issuance of permits. Under initial guidance, this position provides highly qualified customer service to the general public and is capable of providing support at the public counter during peak operating hours. Engineering Permit Technician II – This is the journey level class in the Engineering Permit Technician series. Under general supervision, incumbents are expected to work independently in the review of plan check submittals and the issuance of permits. This position provides highly qualified customer service to the general public and is capable of effectively performing all duties. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Two years (full-time equivalent) experience in engineering, planning permits, land use, or building or construction regulations or closely related field (for I level).
Three years (full-time equivalent) experience in engineering, planning permits, land use, building or construction regulations or closely related field (for II level).
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license or ability to arrange transportation for field work when necessary.
Ability to read civil engineering plans.
Ability to prepare and present oral and written technical reports and research projects.
Ability to use independent judgment based on established policies.
Ability to work well with people and to handle a public counter and telephones of a public agency in a calm, self-assured, and confident manner.
Ability to use knowledge and experience to work with engineers, contractors, real estate brokers, appraisers, and the public to solve problems and achieve cooperative relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with the public and coworkers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with the public and co-workers.
Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

College level course work in engineering, construction, architecture, public administration, business administration, or closely related field is highly desirable.
An Associate’s degree in engineering, construction, architecture, public administration, business administration, or closely related field may substitute for the required experience (for I level).
An Associate’s degree in construction, architecture, public administration, business administration, or closely related field and one year (full-time equivalent) experience in engineering, planning permits, land use, building or construction regulations or closely related field (for II level).

Responsibilities

Provides information and assistance to the public at the counter and by phone regarding project processing, application procedures, codes, laws, and ordinances
Interprets and applies various land use, zoning, subdivision, grading and development ordinances
Accepts permit applications and collects fees
Researches and responds to public inquiries
Reviews proposed plans and permits to determine compliance with codes and ordinances
Issues permits and approves plans for minor projects
Operates computer related to department functions
Updates and maintains automated permit tracking system
Maintains log books and monitors projects
Computes fees for issuance of permits
May make field investigations related to specific properties

Benefits

The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.
A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions.
Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen.
Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.
Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment.
The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.
The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire.
New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.
The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.