Permit Technician I/II - Extra-Help Permit Technician I/II

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies.   Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $20.79 - $24.07 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides a wide variety of information and services to the public in person or on the telephone concerning building codes, permits, fee requirements, inspections, County regulations, procedures, and applications. 
  
  
• Prepares legal description of property boundaries, maps, charts, diagrams, and other matter illustrating building planning studies; and interprets symbols, nomenclature and meanings on maps, charts, and tables. 
  
  
• Processes minor planning applications and reviews business licenses and building permits for compliance with zoning regulation. 
  
  
• Collects and assembles information and statistical data to maintain and prepare periodic reports of activities and fee collection for review and distribution by Department staff. 
    
• Searches records of the Assessor's and Surveyor's Office, title companies, and other agencies for information regarding ownership and land use.
    
• Maintains and administers inspection scheduling system; assists in the development and/or maintenance of a record-keeping system for plans, permits, fees, inspections, and related files. 
    
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable ordinances and directives relevant to enforcement of County code regulations.
  
  
• Prepares and issues completion and release documents. 
     
• Operates various office equipment and works in multiple software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, geographic information systems software, digital archiving software, and visual presentation software and equipment. 
    
• Provides assistance to the public by drawing site plans and provides general information regarding planning requirements; Interpreting County ordinances and other laws pertaining to building, zoning, and planning; and provides explanations of their importance to the community. 
   
• Receives, reviews, and evaluates forms, blueprints and submitted materials for basic compliance and completion. 
  
  
• Determines, collects and/or reports plan check, inspection, and impact fees for other county departments and divisions based on spare footage, use, occupancy, type of construction, and location. 
  
  
• Maintains, researches, and provides department-held public records in accordance with State law and County policy.  
  
  
• Makes initial determinations on the need for an environmental review.
    
• Coordinates the work of the public service counter with other department areas.
  
  
• Addresses complaints concerning building violations, land use, and compliance with zoning and other ordinances and laws. 
    

Permit Technician II duties may also include but are not limited to: 

• Prepares, issues, and releases a variety of permits, documents, and informational materials. 
  
  
• Determines review of plans required by other county departments and government agencies. 
  
  
• Provides training to Permit Technician I staff. 

 Level I
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in work requiring public contact.

A two-year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, community development, building trade, law enforcement, public administration, business administration or related field may be substituted for one year of experience.


Level II
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Planning Technician I with Merced County.
OR
Three (3) years of technical planning experience in drafting layout, graphic arts, cartography, architectural design, or direct experience in work requiring public contact and the explanation of rules and regulations to the public.

A two-year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, community development, building trade, law enforcement, public administration, business administration or related field may be substituted for one year of experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures, and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
   
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
   
• Respond appropriately in adverse situations during investigations.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Conduct investigations in the field, on uneven ground and in a variety of weather conditions.
   
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination and data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
   
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
   
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
   
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, techniques, and instruments used in planning, drafting/mapping.
   
• Engineering mathematics as applied to the computation of distances, angles, areas, and traverses.
   
• Principles and practices of county planning; zoning and planning laws and regulations.
   
• Word processing, Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, spreadsheets, and data base application software.
   
• Principles, practices, and techniques of drafting and design; graphic illustration.
   
• Computer applications related to the planning functions.
   
• Statistical and engineering practices as applied to planning.

Ability to:

• Skillfully and accurately prepare drafting presentations of data, plans, and maps.
   
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and display data for planning/zoning ordinances and studies.
   
• Read legal descriptions of property; Prepare/Draft letters and administrative level reports.
   
• Explain ordinances, policies/procedures to the public; assist in completing applications and permits.
   
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
   
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
   
• Train and provide direction to staff.

Salary : $43,243 - $60,923