Permit Processing Technician

Nevada County is seeking a Permit Processing Technician to work in the Environmental Health Department of the Community Development Agency. This position will play a vital role in providing excellent customer service to the community. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, demonstrates great attention to detail, is well organized, self-directed, and professional. This candidate will review, process, and approve permits, that do not require professional-level certification, perform field inspections, data entry, supporting and assisting in project assignments, serving as a customer service representative, and performing related work as required.
 
Desired Knowledge includes:

• Basic principles and functions of the Environmental Health Department and other Departments within the Community Development Agency.
• Techniques for gathering, compiling, and presenting data in visual form.
• Local land use ordinance, zoning, and agency policies.
• Basic principles of chemistry, biology, and environmental geology.

Desired Skills include:

• Interpreting and explaining policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public.
• Reviewing permit applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Planning, organizing, and carrying out research.
• Using computer technology and applications in the performance of daily activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintaining records and preparing routine correspondence and reports.
• Analyzing and evaluating data to make recommendations based on findings.

Health & Wellness Benefits: This full-time position comes with an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. We also offer optional flexible spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care), 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts, and a variety of other benefits. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Equivalent to 2 years of college level coursework from an accredited college or university, which includes 12 semester units in geography, cartography, mathematics, construction or environmental health sciences. (Transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit.

OR

3 years sub-professional office work experience equivalent to the classification of Permit Processing Assistant II with the County of Nevada.

Salary : $56,846 - $69,397