PERMIT TECHNICIAN bei City of National City, CA

About the Department

THE CITY: 
 National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.”  National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov

THE JOB:

Under general supervision, to provide technical and public information for all aspects of the development review process, which includes plan review, building inspection, and permit issuance; process and issue permit applications and construction plans necessary for the issuance of construction permits; approve routine permits; perform general clerical duties as required.

Position Duties

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

Provides information regarding construction permit requirements and housing code enforcement and related processes to developers, contractors, property owners, and the public; interprets and applies specific codes, rules, and regulations related to the development review process, including building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and housing permit applications; receives and performs preliminary review of construction documents; calculates plan review and inspection fees for minor building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits; issues routine permits after initial review under established procedures and guidelines such as re-roofing, electrical circuit additions, and replacement of plumbing fixtures; tracks and monitors the status of development plan reviews; prepares standard periodic and special reports as required; researches files regarding prior actions, decisions, and development activities and other information related to the property under review; performs a variety of technical and standard office support work for the function; enters information into department databases; maintains microfilmed records and departmental files and prepares correspondence; performs minor field inspections and plan reviews; performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and one (1) year of permit issuance experience in a government agency which required the interpretation and application of rules and regulations; or four (4) years of increasingly responsible office support experience requiring application of policies, procedures, and regulations, preferably in a public agency setting.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Functions of a municipal Building and Safety department; general office practices and procedures; basic mathematics; computer software for word processing and spreadsheet applications.

ABILITY TO: Read and interpret rules and regulations and apply them to permit issuance procedures; perform basic mathematical computations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relations; maintain accurate records of plans submitted, fees received, and work performed; prepare clear and concise correspondence and other written materials; work without close supervision in standard work situations; operate a personal computer for word processing and spreadsheet applications. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Other Qualifications

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your govermentjobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates may attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.