Salary Information:
Planning/Building Technician I: $52,888 - $72,081
Planning/Building Technician II: $58,379 - $79,564
THE POSITION
The Planning/Building Technician provides information and direction to the general public and applicants at the Community Development counter. The current vacancy is within the Building Division, duties include receiving, reviewing, and processing a variety of permits/plans in one or more specialized areas. These positions will primarily work on permits/plans for Building. The Planning/Building Technician assists applicants in the processing and reviewing of applications for building permits by coordinating project approvals through City departments and outside agencies; reviews permit applications, plans, and supporting documents for proper form, completeness, sufficiency of information, conformance with legal standards, and compliance with City requirements; provides information at the public counter, by telephone, or by other means of communication. An example of duties are:
- Assists the public, contractors, and developers with building questions including the building permit process and electronic plan submittals.
- Provides customer service at the public counter, by telephone, or by other means of communication regarding applicable ordinances, regulations, requirements, processes and procedures related to permitting, planning, and City regulations and requirements.
- Assists staff and the public with the review of a variety of building and land development permit applications for accuracy and completeness to ensure conformance with legal standards, and compliance with City requirements; inputs information into the computer system; routes plans and information.
- Conducts building permit processing; reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for completeness and compliance with legal standards and City requirements; verifies contractors’ licenses, business licenses, and insurance coverages.
- Calculates permit fees and provides permit estimates; collects fees, and issues permits and receipts; issues building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits following established guidelines.
- Coordinates project approvals through City departments and outside agencies to assist applicants; arranges meetings with applicants and City staff to ensure timely processing of permits; monitors the progress of permit approvals.
- Approves various permits, including but not limited to minor residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and alterations, as well as portions of swimming pools and spas, residential production permits, and business licenses.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Note: education may not fully substitute for the required experience unless expressly stated herein.
Planning/Building Technician I:
Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND
Two (2) years of full-time administrative or technical experience that involves extensive public contact preferably in the planning, building, or engineering field.
Planning/Building Technician II:
Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND
Two (2) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience performing duties similar to that of a Planning/Building Technician I with the City of Rocklin.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- A Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
