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Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new questions and challenges? Do you enjoy helping people navigate complex rules and processes? Do you take pride in accuracy, organization, and delivering excellent customer service?  Would you like to be part of a small-town community where your work truly makes a difference? Come join the Town of Los Altos Hills!

The Town is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Building Technician to join our outstanding Community Development team. This newly budgeted, full-time position will enhance how our team supports the Town's residents and ensure the permitting process is smooth, precise, and community-focused. As a Building Permit Technician, you’ll play a key role in guiding property owners, contractors, and professionals through the permitting process. You’ll help ensure projects meet Town regulations while maintaining the high level of service our community expects.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Building Permit Technician, you will:

• Provide courteous and professional assistance at the public counter, by phone, email, and virtual platforms to answer questions about building permits, requirements, and the permit process.
• Answer basic questions about building permit requirements, processes, and Town regulations.
• Receive and review building permit applications and related documents for completeness.
• Enter, track, and maintain permit records and data using the Town’s permit management software.
• Prepare, issue, and file permits and related documents accurately.
• Calculate and collect permit fees and issue receipts.
• Maintain organized records and filing systems for building permits, plans, and related documents.
• Provide administrative support to the Community Development team, including preparing reports, correspondence, and notices as needed. 
• Learn and apply basic knowledge of the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Municipal Codes as they relate to permit processing.
• Assist with other tasks or special projects as assigned.

What makes San Mateo so great is the involvement and commitment of community members like you.  So, why not join us by volunteering your time, energy and talents in continuing to make our city the best place to live! Visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/volunteer to view current citywide opportunities and sign up today. 

Why Volunteer During Your Job Search?

It’s a Good Idea!

Volunteering:

• Gives you something to do while waiting for your next job.
• Expands your network!  You might wind up meeting someone who knows someone who gets you to a paying job.
• Helps you explore an interest or type of work you never knew existed – and find out you are really good at it.
• Re-energizes you when your job search energy gets low.  Doing something to help others changes the energy you project – and that shows in interviews.
• Gives you something to talk about in your interview that explains what you’ve been doing with your time.
• Makes you feel better about yourself. When you feel good about who you are and what you have to offer, you’ll project a positive attitude that connects with people.