Permit Technician I/ii

Job Description:

Permit Technician I/ii

Description

Definition

Come join our team as a full-time Permit Technician I/II in our Community Development Department . Check out this video to see what it is like working for the City of Newport Beach!

Currently there is one vacancy that may be filled at either the Permit Technician I or II level depending on the applicant's qualifications.

Selection Components:
1. Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis. The first review of applications will take place on October 14, 2024 .

2. Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 5, 2024 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time Permit Technician I/II vacancies as they occur.

Salary:
Permit Technician I Full-time: $5,227 to $7,711 per month
Permit Technician II Full-time: $6,045 to $ 8,940 per month

Career Path:
The career path for this position includes: Permit Technician I, Permit Technician II, and Permit Counter Supervisor.

Schedule:
This position may work a 5/40 or 4/10 schedule.

CalPERS:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward retirement costs.

Essential Duties

Please review the job specifications for a more detailed description of essential duties:
Permit Technician I - F/T
Permit Technician II - F/T

Qualifications

Please review the job specifications for a more detailed description of specific qualifications:
Permit Technician I - F/T
Permit Technician II - F/T

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

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

Experience:

Permit Technician I: Two years of building industry and/or public works customer service experience is required. Prior building construction-related experience is desirable.

Permit Technician II: Two years of experience in the processing and review of building and/or public works plans and permit applications.

Education:

Permit Technician I & II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Building-related training or course work is desirable.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:

Permit Technician I & II: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. ICC Permit Technician certificate is desirable.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary:

See Position Description