Fire Permit Technician - Palm Desert

County of Riverside•Palm Desert, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking a journey-level Fire Permit Technician in Palm Desert. The position performs administrative support and customer service, answers questions about permit applications, procedures, and fire code requirements, and receives and routes documents. The work primarily involves issuing County Fire construction and fire code permits; processing fire protection and construction plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects; conducting code-compliance reviews for minor fire protection projects; and scheduling appointments. The position reports to an appropriate supervisory- or manager-level position. The role also coordinates fire permitting, reviews applications and plan-check submissions, issues permits, collects fees, schedules inspections, and maintains project files and permit-system records. The incumbent may research invoices and discrepancies, prepare reports, and contribute to improvements in policies and procedures. Competitive candidates have experience with PLUS (Public and Land Use System), ENERGOV/Tyler EPL, or similar software.

Requirements

High school graduation or a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Option I: Two years performing clerical office duties and reviewing, reading, and understanding simple blueprints or interpreting and explaining simple planning or building regulations; or Option II: One year in municipal planning, building, or a related field comparable to that of a Building or Planning Permit Technician.
Knowledge of recordkeeping and reporting principles and procedures; modern office equipment and procedures; software applications related to fire prevention and plan review; the California Fire Code and applicable federal, state, and local laws; customer service and public relations; and English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to learn, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures; review documents related to County Fire operations; identify and solve procedural issues; research and resolve questions from the public, outside agencies, and County departments; learn to review construction drawings and plans; and learn to process fire inspections, new construction, and life-safety permits.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience using PLUS (Public and Land Use System), ENERGOV/Tyler EPL, or similar software.

Responsibilities

Provide quality customer service to the public at a public counter.
Process construction plans, forms, and permit applications for development and construction permits for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
Perform complex functions related to County Fire development and permitting processes and help resolve difficult permitting issues.
Coordinate the fire permit process and review applications for completeness and compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and legislation.
Process plan-check submittals, applications, and related documents; answer code-related questions and explain permit-processing policies and procedures.
Receive and review Fire Permit applications, approve and issue permits, calculate and collect fees, and review plans for minor projects.
Review and research invoices, verify encumbrances, and investigate discrepancies related to County Fire vendors.
Receive inspection requests and schedule inspections using records-management and permit software.
Create and maintain project files, check project status, and enter and update information in the computerized permit system.
Prepare forms, letters, reports, and other materials; maintain accurate records and files; verify information; research discrepancies; and maintain statistical data.
Recommend and participate in implementing and improving policies and procedures.
Research, review, and compile data for special projects and reports.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, County employees, and the public.