Employment Opportunity
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.