Building and Engineering Technician

If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the role of Building & Engineering Technician within the Redondo Beach Building Division is perfect for you! This position is responsible for guiding contractors, developers, and homeowners through the building permit application process while ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Work Environment: This position is fast-paced and requires frequent multitasking, interaction with the public, and coordination with city officials. The work involves managing high volumes of permit applications while maintaining professionalism and accuracy under pressure.

Why Join Us? Be part of a team that plays a critical role in the development and safety of our community! We offer opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and a collaborative workplace dedicated to providing exceptional service.

The current opening for this position is in the Building & Safety Division of the Community Development Department. 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: 
Applications will be accepted online only until the position is filled. All applicants must attach a current resume. First application review will begin April 28, 2025. Prompt application is recommended. We anticipate the in-person interviews for this position will take place in mid- to late-May 2025, with the successful candidate starting work in late June 2025.

SALARY: 
A one and one-half percent (1.5%) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) along with the addition of a sixth salary step F will be effective the first full pay period in January 2026.

This position is accountable as a team member to perform permit technician duties, specialized analytical duties and administrative support duties in the Community Development or Public Works Department. This class is distinguished from other office support and administrative staff classes by the specialized responsibilities inherent to construction, zoning land use-related functions including, but not limited to:

• Performing technician-level duties including but not limited to reviewing maps, site plans, architectural drawings, and structural calculations submitted in connection with permit applications to assure completeness and conformance with the department's submittal requirements
• Receiving and processing applications for the full range of engineering permits, and building permits for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Calculating and collecting required fees and issuing permits
• Providing assistance in plan review and approval of minor residential additional and/or alteration work
• Responding to inquiries over telephone, or in person at the counter to property owners, private contractors, builders, utility companies and others regarding items such as plan check correction lists, conditions of approval and procedures for appealing or requesting exemptions, variances, or waivers
• Explaining minor requirements for fire safety, landscaping, accessibility, energy conservation, and public improvements, utility and street improvements, architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural engineering graphic designs, illustrations and forms
• Operating various office, engineering and computer equipment and applications such as software including Bluebeam and Laserfiche, printer, copy machine, scanner, calculator, and computers
• Preparing written reports and correspondence
• Maintaining and updating a variety of office records and files, including but not limited to maintaining street addressing from maps provided by the Office of the County Assessor
• Evaluating and recommending modifications in procedures and practices to improve the administration of mandated programs
• Operating motor vehicles and other equipment in the performance of assigned duties
• Participating in department budget preparation, analysis and administration
• Researching for requests of engineering plans and documents by the public, utility companies, and other governmental agencies
• Compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of Department's processing activities
• Compiling responsive information for public records requests
• Designing and maintaining an up to date public information handouts, applications and Frequently Asked Questions
• Working irregular hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as necessary; being available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required
• Providing critical thinking towards thorough and professional recommendations and completed staff work
• Delivering outstanding internal and external customer service; communicating effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees; solving problems and supporting the City's mission, policies, goals and objectives
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working cooperatively with co-workers, and other members of the supervisory/management team, City staff, other agencies, and the community
• Providing initiative in achieving positive and timely results for the organization
• Exercising tact, self-restraint and good judgment; taking initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct; conducting duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, and professional attitude and demeanor
• Supporting the City's corporate values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility
• Performing other duties as required

CLASSIFICATION:
The position is covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the employee is a member of the Classified Service.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:

• Four (4) years of technical-level experience performing building and engineering counter services or any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and ability is required. 
• An associate degree or higher is highly desirable.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: 
Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Conference (ICC) is required within one year of appointment to the position.

This position also requires: 
Knowledge of: Customer service, materials, equipment, regulations, principals, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform required duties; practices and techniques of applicable construction and building codes; applicable safety and health regulations; using reference materials and handbooks; interpreting appropriate maps, engineering and building reference materials and drawings; exercising independent critical judgment in selecting scale, sheet size, views, sections required, arrangements of view, etc.; lettering neatly and clearly; various engineering and building related computer applications; basic principles and practices of public administration; practices, techniques and methods to accomplish the City's goals and objectives by combining the appropriate people, resources, process and time to achieve results.

The position requires computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the ability to communicate using email programs, and an understanding and adherence to City policies for information technology.

The position's expected competencies are sound decision-making skills, critical thinking ability, problem-solving and innovation skills, drive for results, analytic skills, interpersonal, customer service and diplomatic skills, ethical conduct and proven top performances.

The position requires meeting the physical employment standards for the classification.

Job description statements describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination. 

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

Salary : $69,144 - $83,388