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The City of Sausalito is Seeking an Energetic, Enthusiastic, Skilled Team Member to Join our Planning and Building Team!

* Don’t miss this exciting opportunity *

PERMIT TECHNICIAN

$34.97 - $46.87 hourly

Plus an excellent benefits package!

FIRST REVIEW of applications:  Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Open until filled

The City of Sausalito is seeking candidates who have a passion for planning and building, love people, and are avid learners to fill one full-time Permit Technician position to serve the Planning and Building Divisions in the Community Development Department.

Sausalito employees in this unit work four nine-hour days, Monday - Thursday for 36 hours a week.

The successful candidate will work seamlessly supporting the Planning team, Code Enforcement, the Building Inspector, and Chief Building Official in processing permit applications and in providing public counter services for both the planning and building divisions of the Community Development Department. 

The Building and Planning Permit Technician processes permits, issues over the counter permits, collects fees, advises the public, routes and collects plans to and from appropriate departments or consultants, reviews basic drawings and plans and permit packages for completeness, and performs related administrative/general office support and other duties as assigned to support both the building and planning divisions of the community development department. The class title for this position is Permit Technician.

The City of Sausalito Is Seeking a Forward-Thinking, Enthusiastic Planner!

Is it YOU?

ASSISTANT PLANNER or ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Pay Rate: $39.89 - $53.46 for Assistant Planner

$45.59 - $61.09 for Associate Planner

Onsite at City office

4/ 9 hour days Monday - Thursday/ 36 hour work week

Plus an excellent benefits package

First Review: Friday, February, 20, 2026, 11:59 PM

The Assistant or Associate Planner administers mid-level to complex current and advanced planning activities, including serving as project manager for complex development applications and special projects. The incumbent administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, advance planning, and environmental impact studies, protection, and compliance, as well as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Associate Planner provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors, and the public, in addition to providing complex professional assistance to the Community Development Director, City Council, Planning Commission, and others in areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will have a great attitude, be a self-starter, detail-oriented, collaborative, capable of managing multiple projects and bringing them to completion, and serve as a contributing member of the planning team.

One position is available -- either Assistant Planner OR Associate Planner depending on qualifications and department needs.

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