Senior Permit Technician Job at City of Napa, CA
***Additional 3% Salary Increase in July 2023***
Are you a building paraprofessional who has experience processing building permits and performing counter plan review? Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service to members of the building/construction industry? Are you highly-motivated to lead process improvements while supporting a positive team-focused environment?
Then APPLY today to join a hardworking team that strives to make our community a better place!
Our Building Division in the Community Development Department is seeking applicants for a Senior Permit Technician. Our Building Division continuously provides professional recommendations to our community on construction plans for compliance with the latest California Building Code, City ordinances, and state and federal laws. The Senior Permit Technician will work in collaboration with fellow team members in the Building Division including Permit Technicians, Building Inspectors, Plans Examiner, and Chief Building Official, as well as other City departments and divisions.
The Senior Permit Technician will provide education for the general public and construction professionals as it relates to new building regulations and methods and to provide responsive and efficient service to the public in a friendly manner. The Senior Permit Technician will also provide administrative/technical support for the Building Division including over the counter plan review. As a Senior Permit Technician, you will support and lead various process improvements including but not limited to application routing, plan checking, permit issuance, information sharing with contractors, developers, engineers, architects and/or the public, record keeping, reporting, and application referrals. You will also be the first resource for community members and contractors coming in to seek expert guidance on regulations and ask questions regarding the permitting process. Additional duties may include receptionist and admin tasks, typing, processing, recordkeeping, filing, reporting, and other related work/special projects as assigned.
We are looking for team players with strong communication and collaboration skills who excel at interpreting building/zoning regulations and working with a wide variety of customers. Applicants with experience working for a Building Department, or in a similar setting for a local government agency are encouraged to apply!
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Possession of the equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in building construction, technical engineering, architecture, planning or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing comparable journey level duties in a community development, building permitting or building inspection environment which requires interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experience providing indirect leadership is desired.
Experience working with EnerGov permitting software is highly desirable.
Special Requirements: Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required. Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification is required. Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Certification is desired.
Ideal candidates for the position of Senior Permit Technician will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:- Building Technical Knowledge & Skill – Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas such as building permits and zoning codes; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using experienced knowledge to accomplish results.
- Coaching and Developing Others – Providing feedback, instruction, and development mentorship to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
- Planning and Organizing – Establishing an action plan to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and using resources.
- Customer Focus – Provides excellent service to ensure a positive experience for both internal and external customers.
- Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
- Collaborating – Working in coordination to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
- Applied Learning – Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Emotional Intelligence – Establishing and sustaining relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to optimally handle own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time Senior Permit Technician vacancy and may be used to fill future similar full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be at least six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules. This list may be used to fill vacancies at the Permit Technician level.
***NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INTERNAL CITY OF NAPA APPLICANTS USE A PERSONAL EMAIL DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, RATHER THAN THEIR CITY OF NAPA EMAIL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE NECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS.***
The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
- We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
- Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
- Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months, but may be twelve (12) months depending on your classification.
- When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department.
- If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.
The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.
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