Building Permit Specialist

This is a part time, 20 hours per week position.  The City offers many benefits to employees who are scheduled to work 20 hours per week.

The Building Permit Specialist receives applications, plans and fees for the administrative permit reviews in the Building Department.  Respond to requests for information on building issues. May gather pertinent information for determining compliance with zoning and other land use codes. Provide information to the general public on related codes, general planning and zoning issues. Serve as administrative back up to Building Official and Inspectors.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, business English, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications software, permitting processes and terminology, etc.  Ability to understand ordinances/codes and work with the public in explaining rules, operate computer and other standard office equipment. Equivalent to high school plus two years related experience in planning, zoning or building code areas, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of specific City ordinances and word processing, spreadsheet and database software utilized within the department.

Application Materials must be completed and received by the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date. A City application, cover letter, and resume will be used to select the top candidates. For additional information, see the job announcement document below. You can find the Engineering Technician I job description on the Job Descriptions page.

For information on how to apply for a position, please visit the Application Process and Application Materials pages.

This position closes Friday September 5, 2014 at 5:00pm PST.