What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician position at City of Stanton, CA?

Salary : $55,757.00 - $71,162.00 Annually

Location : Stanton, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-0007

Department : Community & Economic Development

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Apply by Thursday, February 20, 2024

The City of Stanton is looking for a Permit Technician with the following characteristics :

An upbeat attitude
A passion for producing outstanding quality of work
A high-performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor
A genuine interest in supporting the staff

WORK SCHEDULE : 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION : The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of administrative and technical support duties related to the review, processing, and maintenance of a variety of building or engineering permits and in support of related services and activities of the Community Development Department; calculates fees, prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reports and tracks status of plan checks and inspections; explains ordinances, requirements, and City codes, and department procedures to property owners, developers, contractors and the general public pertaining to land development and improvement, permit requests, and concerns; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides customer service at the public counter and over the telephone in processing building permits and applications, plan checks, temporary use permits, special event permits and occupancy permits.

Responds to inquiries and questions regarding permit data; provides information regarding permit procedures, policies and functions.

Receives, logs, and reviews building plan and permit application data for completeness and accuracy.

Calculates permit fees in accordance with established fee schedules; issues appropriate permits and receipts for payment.

Assists in coordinating permit review by city departments and monitoring the status of building inspections; tracks received deposits, fees, case expenditures, and refunds by program and account number.

Assists customers in viewing microfiche, laserfiche, and hard copies of permits, or in making copies; assists other agencies and customers with records inquiries; retrieves requested building plans and permits from archives.

Maintains division records, including a variety of forms and logs; provides and downloads information related to the city's website.

Files permits and plans; prepares permits and plans for archival scanning.

Provides general clerical and receptionist support for the division, such as distributing mail, typing memos and correspondence, making reservations, processing expense reimbursements, and reviewing records for completeness and accuracy.

Refers customers to appropriate planning, inspections, plan check, and engineering staff as necessary for matters that require detailed technical review and explanation.

Assembles information for activity logs, records and reports; prepares statistical reports for management and other public agencies.

Provides coverage for other counters as necessary.

Use a computer to perform job-related tasks.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

General inspection and permit requirements related to the City Municipal Code, building and constructions codes, and related ordinances.

Permit fee schedules, inspection procedures, and plan application and review procedures.

Principles, practices and techniques for providing customer service, effective communication and conflict resolution.

Basic accounting and record keeping methods and techniques.

Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

Basic computerized word processing, spread sheets and databases.

Basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Pertinent federal, state and local laws.

Safe driving principles and practices.

ABILITIES / SKILLS

Understand, interpret and enforce Municipal Code pertaining to the issuance of building applications or permits.

Maintain tactfulness and courtesy in explaining City procedures and requirements.

Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; have the ability to calculate fees and maintain expense records.

Ability to use a computer to perform work-related tasks.

Assemble, check, and organize a variety of City records and documents.

Operate a computer and use word processing and spreadsheet software, the internet and specialized

application programs and to perform assigned tasks.

Type, proofread and disseminate letters, correspondence, and memos.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with residents, developers,

contractors, vendors, office staff, management and other public and private representatives.

Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, regulations and ordinances and advise others on their interpretation.

Research, understand and apply various government code provisions.

EXPERIENCE / TRAINING / EDUCATION

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 :

Two years of varied experience related to permit processing, customer service, engineering or building services support work is required.

Equivalent to high school graduation, preferably supplemented by training or coursework in building construction, engineering classes or related area.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATE

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

Ability to obtain ICC certification as a Permit Technician within six months of assignment to this job classification is required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a standard office environment requiring prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment.

Occasional overtime, weekend and / or evening work may be required.

Ability to hear and convey detailed or important instructions or information verbally and accurately.

Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents.

Ability to communicate with both the public and co-workers in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to adapt to standard office sounds generated by office equipment as well as standard noise levels resulting from communication with co-workers and the general public.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE :

An official City of Stanton on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to oral interview and / or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.

Once an employment offer has been made, all candidates will participate in a confidential background investigation, have their fingerprints reviewed by the Department of Justice and be required to take a pre-employment medical exam which may include a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

The City of Stanton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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.

Below is a list of key benefits offered to employees of the City of Stanton and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.

Salary Range : Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through F step. Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.

Retirement : Provided through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employee pays member contribution.

Vacation : Earned at the rate of 96 hours for the first five (5) years of service. Additional vacation may be earned by employees after five (5) years of service.

Sick Leave : Accumulated on the basis of eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accumulation of two hundred and fifty (250).

Holidays : An average of ten (11) holidays per year, plus ten (10) hours floating holiday per year.

Medical Insurance : Several plans available with City contribution toward premium costs.

Dental Insurance : Two (2) plans are available with City contribution toward premium costs.

Vision Insurance : One (1) plan is available with City contribution toward premium costs.

Life Insurance : City paid life insurance ($50,000)

Disability Insurance : City paid Short and Long Term Disability plans

Employee Assistance Program : Available to all City employees and their immediate families.

Deferred Compensation Plan : The City offers one (1) plan administered by MissionSquare Retirement. This is a voluntary benefit with no City contribution.

Work Schedule : 4 / 10 or alternative work schedule depending upon the work location.

Holiday Closure : December 24 - December 31

Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. Resumes and other document attachments will not be considered in lieu of a complete application and may not be used in determining your qualifications for this position. Additionally, the City communicates with candidates regarding their recruitment status via e-mail. You are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address that you access regularly and checking your spam folder. You are also highly encouraged to sign up for text alerts. Please acknowledge that you understand and agree to these statements in order to be considered for this position. Do you understand and agree?

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Which best describes your level of education?

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Master's Degree

How many years of experience related to permit processing, customer service, engineering or building services support work do you have?

Less than 2 years

More than 2 years, but less than 3

More than 3 years, but less than 4

More than 4 years

Please describe your experience in providing customer service at a public counter or similar setting.

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