Permit Technician

JOB We are a dynamic and community-focused organization located in the beautiful town of Truckee, California. Truckee offers a unique blend of small-town charm, stunning natural surroundings, and a thriving outdoor culture. Known for its world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, our town provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, creating an exceptional work-life balance for our employees. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and quality in construction within our community.

As a Permit Technician, you will perform a variety of technical and clerical duties including but not limited to, providing information and direction to the public related to community development, planning, building, and engineering permit processes. You will process building permits and perform minor plan checks. Sitting at the front counter, you will assist with resolving permit or project related issues; and provide information and direction to the public on building issues. The Town offers an excellent benefits package including CalPERS retirement, health, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and fourteen paid holidays.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical support activities related to the processing and issuance of building permits; provides assistance to the public on permit, building, and code enforcement issues; coordinates plan review process with other Town staff and departments; provides staff assistance to building inspection and code compliance staff and management; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level classification responsible for independently performing the full range of technical building permit application review and processing in support of the Building Division in the Community Development Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides information and assistance at the front counter, on the phone, and through e-mail by answering questions and providing information regarding community development, building, permit, and code enforcement processes, fees, and procedures; provides information regarding applicable local, state, and federal regulations and building codes, ordinances, standards, and guidelines.
• Conducts building permit processing; reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for completeness and compliance with Town requirements and established regulations; checks addresses and parcel numbers; verifies contractors’ workers’ compensation coverage and license; produces and issues certificate of occupancy.
• Calculates, collects, and processes plan check and permit fees; generates and provides fee estimates for large developments.
• Prepares and issues a variety of permits and releases approved plans following established guidelines.
• Performs preliminary review of commercial and residential plans; coordinates plan review with other Town staff and departments; conducts site inspections as needed.
• Assists building inspectors and code compliance officers by receiving complaints, scheduling inspections, researching information, and/or resolving discrepancies.
• Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases, spreadsheets, files, and records; verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information; queries and organizes data; ensures compliance with established records retention schedules including archiving, scanning, and destructing files.
• Researches, compiles, and summarizes data and information and prepares various correspondence, reports, and related documentation.
• Prepares and processes various documents requiring knowledge of assigned department’s programs/projects, operations, and services and the ability to explain, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and Town policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Verifies and reviews applications, records, files, and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and Town policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• When working in an office environment, mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; this is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• When working in the field, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; walking in operational areas; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to conduct inspections in the field.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment and data collection tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
• Employees occasionally work in the field with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.