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Work Where You Live - The City of Lodi is home to 65,000 residents, ideally located adjacent to Highway 99 and I-5, 34 miles south of Sacramento, 10 miles north of Stockton and 90 miles east of San Francisco. The City of Lodi is a community surrounded by lush parks, wineries, museums, a lake and open space.

All applications and supplemental questions must be completed fully and submitted on an official City of Lodi application form.  
Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION:
Under general direction, responsible for, organizing, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Permit Center within the Community Development Department; including, supervising the work and activities of Permit Center staff engaged in providing information and direction to the public on building issues, processes, and requirements; providing technical expertise in building, plan review administration; performs related duties as assigned.
 
DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journey level and first line supervisor classification that is distinguished from the Permit Technician in that this class performs the more complex Permit Technician tasks that require analysis, judgement, and decision-making. May be responsible for functional, technical, or direct supervision over lower level staff. Receives general supervision from higher level personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Coordinates the activities and functions of the permit/customer center as required with other departments and divisions within the City;

Responds to inquiries from staff and the general public and addresses any concerns or complaints;

 
Reviews policies, procedures, regulations, reports and legislations to determine operational changes;

 
Implements new technology; oversees enhancements/improvements to existing technology and programs; maintains and improves processes to enhance work efficiency and the delivery of services; Develops and oversees the distribution of information handouts, brochures and website materials related to the Permit/Customer Center;

 
Performs a full range of technical duties in support of the Community Development Department’s building services division, including but not limited to, conformance with the City’s building requirements and processes, minor plan checks, issue minor permits, and review and approve plans and accompanying documents on over-the-counter permits;

 
Operates and maintains the division’s automated permit tracking system;
 
Calculates permit and mitigation fees, and provides fee estimates as requested;

 
Access, enter, and update computerized plan check data entry and tracking systems, and provides information to the public relating to the status of projects and permits;

 
Supervises, trains and evaluates subordinates and assigned staff;

Prepares reports, memos, and letters pertaining to development review and permitting;

Collects, records, and balances permit-related monetary transactions;

 
Researches, compiles, and analyzes data for special projects and various reports;

 
Builds, and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service;

 
Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the city, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

Knowledge of:

Applicable codes and laws enforced by the Building Inspection Division;

Basic office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment;

Basic business data processing principles and the use of and operation of a personal computer;

Basic real property descriptive terminology and concepts; building materials and modern methods of building construction;

Customer service principles and practices;

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation;

Land use regulations;

Building plans, blueprints, site plans, maps and civil drawings;

Business arithmetic, including the calculation of areas and fees.

Ability to:

Process permit applications for new construction and building modifications;

 Assist in coordinating the permitting process with building official, inspectors, planners, engineers, fire inspectors, other City staff, County, State and other outside agencies;

Calculate and collect building permit fees accurately;

Read and interpret blueprints, plans, codes, ordinances and procedures;

Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing;

Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public;

Operate office equipment including a computer and associated software programs; Organize and maintain accurate records and office files;

Use and operate centralized telephone equipment, personal computer, related software and peripheral equipment;

Organize and oversee the work of others; provide input into the duties and performance of staff;

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Use good judgement and customer service skills in responding to customer requests or complaints.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of high school including completion of College course work in related field.

Experience:

Four years of responsible public agency experience reviewing and processing commercial, industrial, or residential building permits; Some lead or supervisory experience is desirable.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

Possession of a valid Driver’s License (Class C) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

ICC Certification as a permit technician.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Conditions:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, and over the telephone. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; occasionally lift and carry reports and records that typically weigh less than 20 pounds.

 Environmental Conditions:

Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances; may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes; may interact with upset staff and/or members of the public.

 *FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

TESTING PROCESS: Candidates considered to be among the most qualified will be required to participate in a qualification appraisal testing process. This may include oral interviews, assessment exercises, and physical exercises. Passing scores will determine placement on an established eligible list. Eligible lists last approximately 2 years unless abolished sooner. Fingerprints and/or background clearance is part of the testing process.EVALUATION of Qualifications: Application materials and resumes will be screened to determine if applicants are considered to be among the most qualified as outlined on the job announcement. Only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.PAY RANGE - The pay range is shown on the job announcement. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required Medicare contribution. The City participates in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). PARS is an alternative retirement plan to Social Security for part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees.IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.