PERMIT TECHNICIAN I/II (DOQ) at City of San Marcos – San Marcos, California
City of San Marcos
San Marcos, California, 92069, United States
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Title: PERMIT TECHNICIAN I/II (DOQ)
Salary: $59,758.17 - $87,655.93 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Location: 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA
Job Number: 2026 - 16
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The City of San Marcos is looking to fill one Permit Technician position depending on qualifications (Permit Technician I, II)
Under general supervision performs technical work which involves the processing of routine building permit applications, plan review routing, calculating fees, collecting fees, issuing permits, and reviewing minor construction plans for code compliance and completeness; provides efficient and courteous service at the public counter. Work assignments involve full responsibility at the public counter for the processing of construction related permits and for plan review on minor structures such as patio covers, balconies, walls, swimming pools, and related items. Incumbents in this class may be expected to perform some work assignments that involve increasing responsibility and requiring further investigation, study, and resolution. Logs and forwards code enforcement complaints to appropriate department for investigation; and performs related duties as required.
1st Review of Applications: March 30, 2026
First Interviews: Tuesday, April 14, 2026Second Interviews: Monday, April 20, 2026REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESQUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
Issue permits and perform minor plan review; accurately interpret and explain building code requirements as defined in laws, regulations, codes and policies; read plans and identify violations of the model codes; the ability to learn City codes, fee structures, City maps, maintain data bases, tracking logs, and filing system; properly handle and maintain confidential material; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; receive and apply such training as required; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; cooperatively handle a wide variety of tasks; perform all duties with composure; establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and the public; and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation for the cultural diversity of the community.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Benefits:
Bereavement Leave - Employees are eligible to use up to 40 hours of bereavement leave per fiscal year.
Group Health Insurance Program – A new employee will become a member of one of the City's group health plans (Aetna HMO, Aetna AWH HMO, Aetna PPO, or Kaiser HMO) effective the first day of the month following their date of hire. The City will pay 90% of the health care premium and employees will pick up 10% of the premiums of the plan they select.
Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance Programs – The City offers two voluntary dental insurance programs, an HMO program and a PPO Program, as well as a voluntary vision insurance program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) – All employees participate in a Retiree Health Savings plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
Bilingual Pay: A stipend of $100 per month will be paid to those employees utilizing their bilingual skills in the performance of their duties.
Additional Benefits – The City offers additional benefits such as short and long-term disability, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee benefit allocation program and workers' compensation insurance.
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Salary: $59,758.17 - $87,655.93 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Location: 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA
Job Number: 2026 - 16
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The City of San Marcos is looking to fill one Permit Technician position depending on qualifications (Permit Technician I, II)
Under general supervision performs technical work which involves the processing of routine building permit applications, plan review routing, calculating fees, collecting fees, issuing permits, and reviewing minor construction plans for code compliance and completeness; provides efficient and courteous service at the public counter. Work assignments involve full responsibility at the public counter for the processing of construction related permits and for plan review on minor structures such as patio covers, balconies, walls, swimming pools, and related items. Incumbents in this class may be expected to perform some work assignments that involve increasing responsibility and requiring further investigation, study, and resolution. Logs and forwards code enforcement complaints to appropriate department for investigation; and performs related duties as required.
1st Review of Applications: March 30, 2026
First Interviews: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Interprets and explains building code requirements and departmental policies and procedures related to permit issuance, plan check, and inspection processes to construction contractors, architects, builders, property owners, and the general public.
- Reviews routine construction plans for proposed structures such as patio covers, balconies, retaining walls, block walls, swimming pools, signs and related items to determine compliance with pertinent building safety regulations as defined in state and local codes, and indicate needed changes or modifications.
- Performs estimates of fees for construction projects; computes and processes fees.
- Issues construction related permits.
- Provides a variety of general information to the public at the counter related to development and code enforcement issues and City ordinances.
- Receives and schedules requests for inspections.
- Facilitates coordination of plans and permit application review with other City departments, divisions, and outside regulatory agencies.
- Assists in maintaining a computerized data base and produces statistical and other required reports.
- Receives, logs, and forwards code enforcement complaints and refers them to the appropriate department for investigation.
- Prepares, maintains, and researches building records.
- Verify business and state contractor licenses.
- Maintains excellent customer service standards by facilitating collaboration between the Building, Planning and Engineering Divisions which includes, but is not limited to; supporting the public counter by opening and closing, and maintaining documents.
- Performs other related duties as required.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Permit issuance process, including fee calculations, contractor license laws, and related statutes; building code requirements in the areas of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy conservation, and disabled access, as defined in state and municipal laws, regulations and codes; basic construction methods and materials; modern office methods and practices; filing systems; receptionist and telephone techniques; letter writing; proofreading and editing; basic business mathematics; various office equipment and machines including copier, calculator and computer utilizing various software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; and customer services principles and practices.
Ability to:
Issue permits and perform minor plan review; accurately interpret and explain building code requirements as defined in laws, regulations, codes and policies; read plans and identify violations of the model codes; the ability to learn City codes, fee structures, City maps, maintain data bases, tracking logs, and filing system; properly handle and maintain confidential material; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; receive and apply such training as required; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; cooperatively handle a wide variety of tasks; perform all duties with composure; establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and the public; and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation for the cultural diversity of the community.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training
Education equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by some college level course work in construction inspection.
Experience
One year of experience in processing building permits, and/or reviewing minor construction plans for code compliance and completeness, and/or serving as a Building Inspector for a public agency.
License or Certificate
Effective February 1, 2026, employees in the Permit Technician classification series are required to obtain the ICC Permit Technician certification.
One year of experience in processing building permits, and/or reviewing minor construction plans for code compliance and completeness, and/or serving as a Building Inspector for a public agency.
License or Certificate
Effective February 1, 2026, employees in the Permit Technician classification series are required to obtain the ICC Permit Technician certification.
Benefits:
Holidays – The City observes fourteen (14) paid holidays that include eleven (11) specifically designated days as recognized by the State of California and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation Leave – A new employee will accrue eighty (80) hours of vacation per calendar year for the first two years of service, one hundred, twenty (120) hours for years three through five, one hundred, sixty (160) hours for years six through ten and two hundred (200) hours after eleven years. Vacation accrual begins immediately; however, a new employee is not eligible to take vacation leave until the completion of six (6) months of service with the City.
Sick Leave– A new employee will earn ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave each year.
Bereavement Leave - Employees are eligible to use up to 40 hours of bereavement leave per fiscal year.
Group Health Insurance Program – A new employee will become a member of one of the City's group health plans (Aetna HMO, Aetna AWH HMO, Aetna PPO, or Kaiser HMO) effective the first day of the month following their date of hire. The City will pay 90% of the health care premium and employees will pick up 10% of the premiums of the plan they select.
Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance Programs – The City offers two voluntary dental insurance programs, an HMO program and a PPO Program, as well as a voluntary vision insurance program.
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account – All employees are eligible to participate in the City's Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plan administered by Benefit Coordinators Corporation (BCC). This is an IRS-approved plan which enables you to have withheld from your paycheck an amount to cover eligible dependent care, and certain eligible medical expenses without being subject to federal income or social security tax on the income used to pay for these benefits.
Retirement - The City participates in both the Social Security (FICA) and the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The City currently contracts with CalPERS for the 2% at 55 benefit formula, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, and 3 year average final pay for CLASSIC members and 2% at 62, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, and 3 year average final pay for PEPRA (new) members. Employees will contribute 7% or 6.5% towards CalPERS, depending whether a classic or new member.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) – All employees participate in a Retiree Health Savings plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
Deferred Compensation Employer Match Program - The City offers a Deferred Compensation Employer Match Program, matching employee contributions up to 2%
Bilingual Pay: A stipend of $100 per month will be paid to those employees utilizing their bilingual skills in the performance of their duties.
Additional Benefits – The City offers additional benefits such as short and long-term disability, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee benefit allocation program and workers' compensation insurance.
Questions:
01
ICC certification is required for this position. Do you currently hold it?
- Yes
- No
02
If you selected “No,” please describe your plans, timeline, or relevant circumstances regarding this certification.
03
Please tell us about your experience with advanced administrative projects, i.e., complex processes requiring attention to detail and multiple steps and coordination.
04
Have you had any direct experience, or professional education exposure, related to building codes, architecture, or construction?
05
Please tell us about your approach to customer service.
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