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City of St. Helena, California

Building Permit Technician I/II

Salary Range: Building Permit Technician I $51,598—$62,718 annually*

Salary Range: Building Permit Technician II $56,754-$68,986 annually*

The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Building Department. This is a great opportunity to become part of a Customer Service focused team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Building Permit Technician I reports to the Chief Building Official or Planning Director. This is the entry level class in the permit technician series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine building and development permit support duties while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with Building Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.

The Building Permit Technician II reports to the Chief Building Official or Planning Director. This is the journey level class in which incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of permit processing and related support duties with minimum supervision. Assignments are characterized by the presence of fairly clear guidelines from which to make decisions and the availability of supervision when required.

The classification is alternatively staffed with Building Permit Technician III and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level classes.

Supervision Received/Exercised: 

Building Permit Technician I Receives immediate supervision  from the Chief Building Official or Planning Director. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

Building Permit Technician II Receives general supervision  from the Chief Building Official or Planning Director. Incumbents m this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

Essential Functions: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Provides customer service by responding to public and agency inquiries by phone and at the counter; provides information regarding building permit policies and application procedures; works cooperatively with property owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers or their representatives to resolve questions regarding permit issuance and permit fees.
• Receives building and engineering plans and specifications for completeness, review and conformance to permit requirements and regulations; ensures that required permits have been obtained; verifies contractor and subcontractor insurance coverage, construction bonds and licenses; routes plans to appropriate departments for review and sign-off; tracks plans and ensures timely
• Calculates, collects and records permit application, plan check, building permit and development impact fees; uses scaled plan dimensions and standard schedules; coordinates fee collection with finance staff; issues development permits for subdivisions, commercial and industrial projects and swimming pools; coordinates bond releases with finance staff and contractors.
• Determines types of inspections and reviews required for proposed construction; schedules daily building inspections and monitors building inspection line; coordinates utility releases with building inspectors and utility company; coordinates final inspection with other departments.
• Issues code compliance letters, maintains code enforcement records and coordinates nuisance abatement procedures with City Attorney, Planning Director and/or Building Official.
• Assists Public Works Department in implementation of storm water pollution prevention regulations, water conservation regulations, and grading plans. Assists Fire Marshal in review and processing of plans for fire alarm and sprinkler systems, scheduling of fire inspections, processing fire inspection forms, and billing customers for fire inspections
• Assists Public Works Department and oversees permits for city-owned buildings, including abatement of hazardous substances.
• May assist the Finance Department in the processing of accounts receivable and quarterly and annual billings.
• Maintains division records, files and other reference materials; compiles and disseminates data regarding permit activity and fee collections; prepares and edits correspondence, plan check comments and various technical and statistical reports.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff and the public.

There is a no smoking policy in effect within the City offices and vehicles. St. Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City of St. Helena will require documentation of the legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act upon hire.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): With prior notice to the Personnel Department regarding testing or job performance modifications, the City will make every attempt to offer reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA

$156, 336 – 190,032 annually DOQ/DOE

Come join our boundary-pushing and transformative Executive Team at the City of San Rafael!

The City of San Rafael is looking for a Community Development Director to lead our City Planning, Housing, Building Construction, and Code Enforcement into the future. This position is part of the City’s passionate and skilled executive team that promotes a culture that: inspires creative thinking and engagement, proactively pursues actions to ensure that San Rafael continues to be an amazing place to be, provides effective and easy access to City services, and supports work-life balance. If you are looking for a career where you can work in a fast-paced and positive environment, initiate, and manage exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic leadership team, then this is a great match for you! 

For more information and to apply visit our job board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

THE JOB

The Community Development Director leads the vision, management and execution of projects and business processes in three main divisions: City Planning, Building Construction, and Code Enforcement. This position is part of the City’s executive team with a culture that inspires creative thinking, engagement and supports quality of life and work-life balance. This is an at-will, executive position that reports directly to the City Manager and oversees an annual operating budget of $4 million.  The Director oversees approximately 20 staff: three division managers, a principal analyst and 16 indirect FTE. This position will also:

• Recommend short- and long-range planning.
• Provide planning and land use consultative services and recommendations to elected officials, commissions, civic groups, executive leadership, and the general public.  
• Develop and implement community development and growth management.
• Oversee grant applications and management, and contracts and partnership agreements with community groups and organizations.
• Lead policy development, updates to service delivery, and process improvements.
• Lead innovation to a more transparent and open government with easier access to services and resources.
• Recruit, select, develop, coach, manage, and lead a team of land, planning, building and other professionals.  
• Interpret City, County, State and Federal code, law, and regulations, and enforce local ordinances.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or closely related field, AND
• Six years of experience in municipal planning, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification is desirable.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The range for this position is $156,336 – 190,032 annually DOQ/DOE, and a competitive benefits program, see the full brochure for more details.

HOW TO APPLY:  This position is open until the needs of the City are met, apply by January 14th, 2021 for first consideration.

• https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

INTERVIEWS:

Interviews will be held February 1st and 2nd, 2021 (selected candidates will need to be available both days)

Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

• sam@wbcpinc.com
• 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
• 541-630-0657 (direct)