Permit Services Supervisor

City of Galt•Galt, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Galt is accepting applications for a brand new position: Permit Services Supervisor. This recruitment may close before the advertised date if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. The Permit Services Supervisor is an Unrepresented Position. Under general direction, performs a variety of supervisory and technical responsibilities in the areas of building permit processing and plan check for commercial and residential structures; provides information to the public; calculates and collects fees; provides administrative support within the Division; prepares permit activity reports; represents the City with a variety of customers and the public, performs other related duties as required. Receives general direction from the Building Official or designee. Exercises direct supervision over permit and plan check staff, and indirect supervision over support staff. This is a supervisory level class in which the incumbent is expected to supervise and coordinate the activities of the permit services and plan check for the Building Division. This is a single incumbent classification, which is differentiated from the Building Official in that the latter is responsible for supervision and oversight of the Building Division.

Requirements

Five years of experience in processing plan submittals and permit applications
An associate’s degree
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician and Residential Plans Examiner certifications within one year of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a [certification name missing] within one year of hire is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising the consistency, accuracy and quality of services provided at the permit services counter, including the review and processing of building permits for new construction and building modifications; supervises, trains, motivates, assigns work and evaluates assigned staff; participates in the hiring process; recommends disciplinary actions as necessary; recommends policies and procedures related to permit processing and issuing.
Participate in the review and processing of building plans for routine and complex structures, and building systems compliance primarily for residential buildings, alterations and repair by reviewing plans, architectural drawings, structural calculations, and specifications submitted with development permit applications to ensure completeness and conformance with California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes and relevant State, County and local ordinances.
Perform over-the-counter plan checks for small construction projects, including but not limited to retail, restaurants, offices, commercial/industrial projects, projects with structural changes, and code compliance cases.
Verify and coordinate permit documentation, agency clearances and approvals, project information, and contractor licensing information in preparation of project for permit issuance.
Receives building plans and specifications for completeness, review and conformance to permit requirements and regulations; reviews, distributes, and tracks construction plans from project submittal to permit issuance; forwards plans to the appropriate Department staff; relays necessary corrections to the permit applicant.
Accept plans for plan checks; oversee all plan checks and ensure they are completed in a timely manner; recommend corrections to violations; maintain department logs; perform input and retrieve data; assist in the preparation of permit and construction activity reports.
Provide customer service by responding to public and agency inquiries by phone and at the counter; provide information regarding building permit policies and application procedures; work cooperatively with property owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers, or their representatives to resolve questions regarding permit issuance and permit fees.
Respond to contractors, builders and the public to answer questions and resolve complaints related to plan check requirements and conditions of permit approvals.
Oversee and manages the development, installation, and maintenance of a case management and permit tracking system for managing all aspects of the building permit and plan check process.
Calculate, collect, and record permit application and plan check fees; coordinate fee payment with the cashier; issue over-the-counter permits.
Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks; transporting equipment as needed and performing assigned tasks at each worksite.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Effective July 1, 2027: $8,734 - $10,618 Base Pay
Up to 5% incentive for City-approved educational courses.
Longevity Pay - Beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; at 15 years of service, 7.5% for Sworn and Non-Sworn Police Department Mid-Management employees. Beginning at 8 years of service - 2.5%; 10 years of service - 5%, and 12 years of service 7.5%.
$100 per month Bilingual Pay
$75 per month Cell Phone Stipend
Medical-in-lieu: $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family for employees who waive the City's medical coverage.
$25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits (Home Buying Program).
Up to $4,000 per fiscal year Tuition Reimbursement.
Fourteen (14) paid holidays: One (1) floating holiday and thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Vacation Leave: 80 hours per year for the first 4 years of service, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years, and 240 hours after 22 years.
Vacation Credit: Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.
Vacation Cash Out: Eligible employees may cash out up to 80 hours per year.
96 hours per year Sick Leave.
70 hours for exempt employees Admin Leave.
City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options).
City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
City pays a $50,000 Life Insurance policy and a $1,500 policy for dependents.
City-paid Long Term Disability policy - benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
Confidential employee assistance plan (EAP).