Building & Safety Permit Technician en City of Moreno Valley, CA
City of Moreno Valley, CA · Moreno Valley, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Moreno Valley
About the Department
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
THE POSITION
The ideal candidate for the Permit Technician role in the Building & Safety Department is a customer-focused, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and communication skills. They excel in a dynamic public-facing environment, providing accurate information and guidance to developers, contractors, homeowners, and the general public. With a solid understanding of permitting processes and applicable codes, they efficiently process construction plans, forms, and permit applications for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Permit Technicians play a vital role in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while maintaining accurate records and supporting departmental operations. This journey-level position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the city's development efforts through high-quality service and technical expertise.
Find additional information in the Permit Technician job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our ideal Permit Technician is a proactive and service-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, public-facing environment. They are responsible for providing courteous and knowledgeable customer service at the public counter and by phone, as well as reviewing and processing permit applications and construction plans, and interpreting codes, ordinances, and permitting requirements for a diverse range of stakeholders. With strong attention to detail and proficiency in database and word processing software, they efficiently calculate and collect fees, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports and correspondence. The candidate demonstrates the ability to coordinate with Building Inspectors, other City departments, and external agencies, ensuring that all documentation is complete, compliant, and properly routed. Their commitment to accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork makes them a key contributor to the department’s mission of facilitating safe and compliant development throughout the city.
DISTINGUISHING CHACTERISTICS
The Permit Technician is the journey-level class in the permit technician class series. Incumbents are responsible for providing quality customer service at a public counter, processing construction plans, forms and permit applications for the issuance of development and construction permits for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
Permit Technician is distinguished from Senior Permit Technician in that an incumbent in the latter class is responsible for providing lead work direction, training and guidance to assigned staff and performing the more complex permit duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The Building and Safety Division ensures compliance with city and state building codes to promote safety and quality construction. The division provides essential services such as permit issuance, plan checks, inspections, and code enforcement to support residents, businesses, and developers.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.
