License/Permit Specialist (Part-Time)

City of El Segundo • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Segundo is seeking a part-time License Permit Specialist I for the Fire Prevention Division. This position will work up to 19 hours per week. The current assignment is in the Fire Department. The Eligibility List established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur. This recruitment is open until filled with a first review date of Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Interested Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications received after October 23, 2026 may not be considered.

Definition: Under direct supervision, performs clerical and related support functions relative to the receipt and processing of materials for issuance of designated permits and/or licenses; and provides departmental clerical support.

Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Responds to routine inquiries from the public regarding license and/or permit application processes and procedures; provides information on other department/division programs and procedures.
Receives and reviews forms, applications, plans and related materials for accuracy and completeness relative to license and/or permit requirements.
Calculates and collects fees according to established fee schedules and maintains related records.
Prepares correspondence, notices, mailings and other materials related to license and/or permit processing, tracking, follow-up and the like.
Performs a variety of general clerical and word processing activities in support of department or division activities; prepares and organizes files and/or records for further processing; maintains files and filing systems.
Mainsupplies including applications, forms and related documents; requisitions supplies according to established procedures.

Requirements

• Standard office practices, procedures and equipment operation
• Records processing and maintenance procedures and systems
• Operating typical office equipment, including computers and standard office computer programs
• Performing basic mathematical computations
• Sorting and maintaining files and records
• Understanding and following oral and written directions
• Receiving the public in person and over the telephone
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public
• Two (2) years office clerical/administrative experience, including experience working with the public, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from high school or GED.

Responsibilities

• Responds to routine inquiries from the public regarding license and/or permit application processes and procedures; provides information on other department/division programs and procedures.
• Receives and reviews forms, applications, plans and related materials for accuracy and completeness relative to license and/or permit requirements.
• Calculates and collects fees according to established fee schedules and maintains related records.
• Prepares correspondence, notices, mailings and other materials related to license and/or permit processing, tracking, follow-up and the like.
• Performs a variety of general clerical and word processing activities in support of department or division activities; prepares and organizes files and/or records for further processing; maintains files and filing systems.
• Maintains supplies including applications, forms and related documents; requisitions supplies according to established procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED