Permit Technician I/II at City of Oceanside – Oceanside, California

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for Permit Technician I/II. There is currently one vacancy in the Development Services Department - Building Division. The position will be filled at a Permit Technician I or Permit Technician II depending on qualifications.

Monthly Salary Ranges:

**Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change and/or cancellation**

Assists in processing plan check applications for construction plans for commercial, industrial and residential projects; calculates application and permit fees; reviews plans for the purposes of establishing valuation and computing plan check and various other fees; verifies current contractors licenses and Workers' Compensation insurance; makes preliminary review of plans and/or permit applications for building construction to ensure conformance with the City's submittal requirements, codes, ordinances and regulations governing construction; refers plans to Building Inspectors or plan checking personnel as needed; issues routine permits for building construction work; verifies completion of necessary documentation to balance accounts for monies collected.

Performs routine plan checks for small projects, such as room additions, garage conversions, patio covers, and backyard pools.

Answers inquiries from contractors, architects and the public related to regulations for building and housing construction, remodeling and repair, including structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and zoning matters and California Title 24 requirements; provides informa­tion on departmental policies and functions; handles the more routine complaints and inquiries, referring difficult problems to the supervisor.

Maintains departmental property records and permit files and retrieves information files for the public or division personnel.

Works cooperatively with property owners, contractors, architects or their representatives to resolve questions regarding plan check, construction inspection, permit fees or permit issuance within the scope of counter assignments.

Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive public contact.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read computer screens and printed material; operating a variety of office and field equipment; ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral board exam, and/or skills assessment to further assess job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for a minimum of six months.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

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