Permit Technician I at Orange County Fire Authority – Irvine, California

This classification is scheduled to receive the following base salary adjustments:

• 2.54% effective May 1, 2026

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting for the position of Permit Technician I to fill one (1) upcoming vacancy in the Plan Review Division of the Community Risk Reduction Department. This recruitment will be used to fill this vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Last day to apply Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 11:59 pm

Computer Exam: March 19, 20, and 23, 2026

Oral Interviews: Week of March 30, 2026

Selection Interviews: Week of April 6, 2026

CLASS SUMMARY:

Under supervision, incumbents are responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative functions, including plans processing duties, as well as providing assistance and answering general questions from design professionals and the public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Permit Technician I is an entry level position in a three level Permit series. The Permit Technician I is distinguished from the Permit Technician II, which handles more complex plan processing duties and performs simple plan reviews. Work of increasing difficulty and complexity is assigned based upon experience acquired and familiarity with the work.

To view the full list of Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please use the link provided below.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of, or successful acquisition by time of appointment, a valid Class C California driver’s

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.

Highly Desired Qualifications (not required):

• International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certificate
• Plans or permit processing experience
• Two or more years of general clerical or office assistant experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class may typically require climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents work in a standard office environment.

NOTE: The above description is intended to represent only key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Applicants must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:

The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING:

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or dukesteppe@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.

ELIGIBLE LIST:

The duration of an Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.

WITHDRAWING FROM THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens, Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at dukesteppe@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

QUESTIONS:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at (714) 573-6807 or dukesteppe@ocfa.org.

NOTE:

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

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