Permit Technician I

City of Alameda • Alameda, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Permit Center Supervisor, Chief Building Official or designee, performs responsible specialized clerical work involved in the receipt, processing and review of building permit applications, and in the issuing of building, fire and special event permits. Positions in this class perform specialized clerical work. Incumbents perform a variety of routine tasks involved in the receipt, review, and processing of applications and in the issuing of permits. Work in this class is distinguished from that of higher classes by the routine nature of the work performed and by the limited level of independent responsibility. Work in this class is distinguished from that of lower classes by its specialized nature.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three years of clerical experience involving public contact.
• Ability to perform computer keyboard work with speed and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to building permits, architecture or building design, construction, civil engineering, planning or a closely related field is desirable.
• Knowledge of applicable computer software and operating programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews permit applications, construction plans, blueprints and other supporting documents for completeness, accuracy and conformance with local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, requirements, and other established criteria.
• Processes and issues various building and other related permits; routes application and permit materials to appropriate parties; verifies receipt of proper approvals.
• Calculates, collects and accounts for permit fees.
• Provides information and instruction to property owners, architects, contractors and developers regarding planning review, permit processes, related codes and ordinances, and common related issues; provides assistance in completing permit applications and other required forms and notices.
• Records, logs and tracks permit application and issuance activities; monitors permit processing time limits and policies; identifies application and processing problems and recommends corrective action; researches permit application and issuance status.
• Helps coordinate permit activities with the County, special districts and other agencies.
• Performs extensive complex specialized computerized data entry, data organization, and records access.
• Composes routine correspondence or prepares draft documents for review.
• Maintains complex files and recordkeeping systems; maintains inventories and orders supplies; maintains various manuals, logs and schedules, and updates resource materials; copies, collates and distributes information.
• Assists in the development of administrative procedures.
• Collects and reviews information; prepares various reports and summaries.
• May provide lead direction and training for other clerical employees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
• Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available
• Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Holidays: 11 holidays per calendar year
• Floating Holidays: 6 floating days
• Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement
• Deferred Compensation: After 1 year of service, the City will contribute 1% base salary for employees who contribute at least 0.5% of their base salary

What This Job Offers

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