Responsibilities of the Community Development Department include:

• Building Permits & Online Permitting
• Code Enforcement
• Construction Plan Check and Inspections
• Development Review and Comprehensive Planning
• Engineering Permits and Records
• GIS
• Housing Programs (including Section 8)
• NPDES Administration
• Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance 
• Survey Information
• Transportation Planning

 The Community Development Department's Building & Safety Division is seeking a dedicated, results-oriented Permit Technician I to join their team in its fast-paced environment! As part of the team, the Permit Technician I performs responsible technical work in the review, processing, and issuance of a variety of permits such as building permits, development review permits, and zoning and business license information. This position calculates permit, plan check, development and business license related fees; receives money paid over the counter; collects fees, issues receipts for money received, and balances cash drawer. The Permit Technician I develops or modifies forms for reporting data, and ensures accuracy of data, and performs administrative support duties and a variety of specialized tasks of a technical nature and does related work as required.
For a detailed job description, click here.Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
 
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and one year of experience with a municipal building department's permit processing function or similar experience at a public counter with an emphasis on customer service.
In addition to the experience requirement, completion of courses from a vocational school or college related to this field such as Public Works Inspection, Computer-aided Architectural Drafting, Principles of Engineering Technology, Blueprint Reading, the Uniform Building Code, and Bookkeeping and Accounting is highly desirable.
 Must possess a valid State of California driver's license of the appropriate class.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate, in addition to the minimum requirements, will possess:

• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• A high degree of initiative and adaptability;
• Be resourceful and reliable;
• The ability to interpret and explain codes, regulations, and laws;
• Work independently and shift priorities as appropriate;
• Be familiar and comfortable in utilizing computers; and
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Experience with a permitting software such as Accela is highly desirable. Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
 
Oral Exam: Weighted 100% (Interviews will be scheduled on an as needed basis.)Working Environment:

Work is performed indoors in a busy office environment. Must be able to handle heavy public contact at the counter and on the telephone. This position requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, reaching, bending and lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Must be occasionally available to work evenings or weekends for special assignments.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click here.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office. 

 The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.