City of Palmdale, California · 15 hours ago
Permit Technician I/II- Economic and Community Development: Building and Safety
Palmdale, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29.47/hr - $41.48/hr
3+ years expThe City of Palmdale is seeking a Permit Technician I/II for their Economic and Community Development department. The role involves performing technical and administrative tasks, providing customer assistance, and maintaining records related to building and safety permits.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service
Provide information in person or by telephone where judgment, common knowledge, and interpretation of departmental and City policies and regulations are necessary; provide customer and public assistance
Assist peers with their daily operational responsibilities
Research, compile, and prepare documents and reports; complete special projects related to department
Assist in the preparation of a variety of agenda reports and resolutions
Maintain records and files of various programs and projects including budgets and reports
Prepare visual presentations and reports
Write and implement procedural manuals by interpreting the federal and state regulations and policies for various funding sources
Compose correspondence and other public information documents for the department
Assist in tracking or reconciling expenditures; maintain logs and inventories, ledgers and statistical records as assigned
Perform related duties as assigned
Provide information and direction to the public related to land use, building and community development and associated permit processes via phone, e-mail, and counter work
Review and provide information and direction to the public regarding applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, codes, ordinances, documents, standards, and guidelines
Perform plan checks; review, log-in, and coordinate routing of various plans and permits; ensure insurance is on file
Calculate land use related fees and provide fee estimates as requested; issue routine permits
Research, compile, and analyze a variety of data for special projects and various reports; maintain manuals and update resource materials; develop and maintain a variety of databases; receive and process research requests for archived records for City staff, residents, developers, architects, engineers, and utility companies
Qualification
Required
Three to six years of increasingly responsible full-time administrative, technical, and clerical operations support experience
Completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in a related field
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier
Knowledge of principles and practices of business organization and public administration
Knowledge of principles of community relations and communications
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances and codes
Knowledge of English usage; spelling, punctuation and grammar, and arithmetic, basic mathematical calculations and statistics, and statistical methods
Knowledge of report writing techniques
Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel Outlook, and Access)
Ability to interact professionally with employees and the public
Ability to evaluate processes and make creative suggestions for improvement
Ability to know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently review work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; explain systems and procedures to staff and others
Ability to perform independent research in carrying out technical administrative duties
Ability to understand and interpret complex policies, procedures and regulations
Ability to handle multiple project assignments; and deal firmly and courteously with the public
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively; and determine proper course of action
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, detailed and confidential records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to apply relevant building codes
Ability to review, process, and issue routine permits
Ability to understand complex construction plans, engineering drawings, and specifications
Ability to respond to and assist in the resolution of difficult and complex land use related inquiries and complaints
Ability to know, understand, interpret, and explain department and program policies and procedures
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of others
Ability to train and orient staff
Preferred
Bachelor of Arts in related field desired for Parks and Recreation – Theater
Benefits
The City provides 15 paid holidays per year
80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours
Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours
The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.
Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
Company
City of Palmdale, California
Doing my part, to help the City move in a positive direction.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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