Location
Description
The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill a Permit Technician vacancy. The vacancy may be filled at either the Permit Technician I or the II level.
Apply online at www.LivermoreCA.gov/jobs by 5 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024.
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, a Permit Technician II performs technical and administrative support functions in the processing and issuance of permits in the Permit Center of the Community Development Department; assists customers with questions relating to zoning and building codes, entitlement, and plan review processes; reviews and researches plans primarily of a preliminary nature to ensure compliance with codes and regulations; reviews plans and applications for issuance of permits on smaller projects such as home occupation permits or smaller building permits; explains, calculates and assigns development impact and permit service fees; coordinates the routing of projects to and from other divisions/departments; and performs other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
Experience, Education and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
- Experience: Three years of related experience involving extensive public contact with at least two years of experience in the processing and issuance of building and/or zoning permits.
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. College course work in a related field is desirable.
- Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.
- Certificate: Possession and maintenance of one of the following International Code Council (I.C.C.) certificates: Permit Technician Certificate, Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner Certificate, or Building Plans Examiner certificate.
- Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime; and attend meetings, workshops, and seminars during work and non-work hours.
- Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to read fine print and computer monitors; converse over the telephone and in person; operate a calculator and computer keyboard; bend, stoop, stretch, and reach; and safely lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.