Plans Examiner/Permit Tech - TEMP

h2About the Department/h2pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"strongThis is a full-time temporary position, intended to provide support for an estimated 2 month period. /strong/pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"br/pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"Responsible to provide excellent customer service and expertise in plan review and permit issuance, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and codes. Duties include conducting building plan review relative to permit issuance, procedures, inter/intra departmental coordination, communication, and documentation; attend meetings and provide preliminary permit review; and answer/interpret permit, code, ordinance and procedure related questions received from the general public via the internet, in-person, phone, and written correspondence. This position includes additional earning opportunities by obtaining ICC Building Inspector and ICC Fire Inspector I certifications, after which the incumbent will be assigned part-time building inspection duties, including residential, commercial, fire and life safety./pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"br/pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"strongINFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION:/strong/pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"The full salary range for the position is strong$25.13 – $34.72/strong./pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"The general hiring range for the role is strong$25.13 - $28.90/strong./pThe hiring salary will depend on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education/ph2Position Duties/h2pp style="margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify"emThis list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:/em/pul style="margin-left: -0.25in; margin-bottom: 3pt"liAccepts, reviews and processes a wide variety of permit applications relating to construction and development activities; checks for compliance with applicable local and state requirements; reviews and issues permits for construction projects; processes and issues approved commercial, residential, and fire permits./liliReview plans, architectural drawings, structural calculations, and specifications submitted with development permit applications/liliCalculate and collect all required fees for building permit applications/liliProvide information at the public counter regarding city building codes and ordinances including regulations on occupancies, structures, fire life safety issues, accessibility, energy conservation and other construction related issues./liliGreets customers, answers telephones and reviews forms for accuracy and completeness; explains permit procedures, forms, fees and determines if documents are missing./liliContacts contractors and property owners and helps complete the permitting process; performs general administrative support as needed./liliPerform over the counter plan check of fences, walls, small room additions, patios, decks, garages, and other small construction projects./liliDetermine Compliance to California Building and Mechanical provisions of State, County and local ordinances./liliPerforms site visits; ensures compliance with approved permits and applicable local and state requirements./liliCoordinates with city and external reviewers to facilitate document permit approval./liliResponds to public inquiries concerning development processes, codes, ordinances, and permit requirements; maintains logs for permit distribution and turnaround times; schedules and enters inspections and documents code enforcement complaints; coordinates with appropriate internal departments (code enforcement, utility billing, fire, etc.) as needed./liliPrepares, processes and maintains various records, letters, forms, reports and files; sorts, cross-indexes and files correspondence and records./liliCompiles and routes permit applications; inputs a variety of information into the computer system relating to permits, contractor registrations, and inspections./liliExplains and answers questions for developers, contractors, and homeowners regarding applications process for obtaining permits, forms, inspection process and conditions of certificate of occupancy; verifies contractor credentials./liliObserve work and/or conditions for compliance with applicable local and state regulations and approved plans./liliConduct code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found./liliWrite detailed reports of inspections performed, code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered./liliIdentify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representative./liliPerforms other related duties as assigned./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pp style="margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify"strongKnowledge of:/strong/pul style="margin-left: -0.25in; margin-bottom: 3pt"liPermit process, City policies, and related regulations and ordinances pertaining to building and construction permits./liliCodes, methods, and practices of construction and materials used in building and utilities construction./liliConstruction and zoning regulations as applicable to single-family residential and commercial construction./liliStandard business software tools such as database management, word processing, spreadsheet, email, and Internet browser programs, as well as job-related software programs./li/ulp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"br/pp style="margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify"strongSkill in:/strong/pul style="margin-left: -0.25in; margin-bottom: 3pt"liGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times./liliUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems./liliTalking to others to convey information effectively./liliConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one./liliCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience./liliOrganizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction./li/ulp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"br/pp style="margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify"strongAbility to:/strong/pul style="margin-left: -0.25in; margin-bottom: 3pt"liRead and interpret construction documents, including but not limited to maps, architectural and engineering drawings, construction plans, and blueprints./liliCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writing./liliDevelop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, fellow employees, elected officials, supervisors, citizens, business and community groups./liliRead and interpret codes and laws pertaining to building and utilities construction./liliOrganize and work on multiple projects in a stressful environment and under tight timelines./li/ulp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"br/pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"strongPhysical Demands:/strong/pul style="margin-left: -0.25in; margin-bottom: 3pt"liSufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person and on a telephone;/liliSufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, files, memos, staff reports and computer generated maps. /liliSufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to use a computer, and post signs. Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand for great periods of time./liliJobs in this class require performing repetitive motions in fingering and hand/wrist/arm movements. Related job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, lifting or moving up to 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally, and stooping, bending, crouching and reaching./li/ulp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"br/pp style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"strongWorking Conditions:/strong/pul style="margin-left: -0.25in; margin-bottom: 3pt"liWork is performed in a normal office environment with frequent exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt and dust./liliThe incumbent’s typical working conditions are moderately quiet with occasional exposure to excessive noise and mechanical, electrical or traffic hazards./liliDuties may require some evening, weekend, holiday and/or on-call work. /li/ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrongEducation and Experience:/strongbrul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liHigh school diploma or equivalent; and/liliFive years of permit technician experience or any combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job./li/ulstrongLicenses and Certifications:/strongbrul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liValid driver’s license/liliICC Permit Technician certification is required or a directly related certification exceeding this minimum requirement, e.g. ICC Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector certification, etc./li/ul/p