Building Permit Technician

DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.

The mission of the Community Development Department is to assist the public in managing the development of the community in order to protect and preserve the quality of life, promote a sound economic base and appropriate design, and ensure safe construction, all in balance with the constraints of the City's environment and resources. Read more about the Department of Community Development here.

THEPOSITION

The City of Santa Barbara Community Development Departmentis seeking a motivated Building Permit Technician.This position is responsible for theprocessing of building permit applications, issuing permits, coordinating plan check routing and record keeping. This position will be the Building & Safety Division's point of contact for the public at our public counter, and perform other work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry-level position into the Building & Safety Division of the Community Development Department. Positions in this class are characterized by the ability to acquire sufficient knowledge to perform minor inspections and/or plan checks and provide assistance to building inspection and plan check personnel through the handling and filing of building documents and plans. Incumbents respond to routing questions requiring limited analysis and interpretation of building and related codes.

BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledgeof:

• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.

• Basic mathematics necessary for calculating and receiving payment of fees.

• Basic building department functions and procedures.

• Basic construction terminology, techniques and materials.

• Basic local and state building standards.

• Record keeping and filing procedures.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Explain and collect technical and general building information.

• Type with speed and accuracy.

• Learn to use computerized permit system, Windows based software and other required computer applications.

• Learn building and related codes and ordinances and respond to routine inquiries.

• Learn to read and interpret construction plans.

• Maintain accurate and well-organized records and files.

• Handle public inquiries with tact and accuracy.

• Perform limited variety of regular assignments without instructions according to established procedures.

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and/or Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by building inspection, plan check, and/or relevant specialized clerical training or experience.

Computerized permit processing experience and possession of the Permit Technician Certificate from the ICC are highly desirable.

License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California state driver's license.

Possession of, within 18 months of hire, the Permit Technician Certificate from ICC.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as "See application", "Extensive Experience", or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

There is currently one (1)vacancy within the Community Development Department.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024.