FIRE PREVENTION PERMIT TECHNICIAN I at City of Monterey Park, CA

About the Department

The Ideal Candidate: 

• self- starter
• customer service oriented 
• motivated
• team player
• detail oriented 
• prior experience in fire prevention preferred

The duties of this position are split between assisting residents and community members at the front counter (30%) and administrative desk duties (70%).

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Under general supervision from the Fire Marshal, performs general and specialized tasks of above average difficulty relating to permits and plan check processing and other processes at the public counter of the Fire Prevention Office. Visit our careers page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereypark to view the class specification and essential functions of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education, training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying:

• Completion of Fire Prevention 1A and 1B in the State Fire Marshal's Fire Inspector Certification curriculum required.
• One year of experience in a clerical or fire prevention related field required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: 

• office methods, practices and procedures, including business correspondence, filing and customer service dynamics; 
• knowledge of construction materials and building trades highly desirable.

Skill in:

• operating office equipment such as computers and application software including word processing, desktop publishing and spread sheets;
• typing accurately at a net speed of 30 words per minute; 
• permit automation software is highly desirable.

Ability to: 

• read building plans; 
• make mathematical computations; 
• prepare correspondence; 
• compile data and generate periodical reports; 
• produce informational pamphlets for public circulation; 
• provide effective and courteous customer service; 
• perform work involving independent judgment and requiring speed and accuracy; 
• understand and follow oral and written instructions; 
• communicate effectively orally and in writing; 
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid California driver's license is required. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT
This position may be required to do lifting of up to 20 lbs, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping and bending on an occasional basis.

Other Qualifications

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