Permit Technician Ii

Salary: $30.73 - $43.27 Hourly

Location : Alameda, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-3270-01

Department: Planning, Building, & Transportation

Opening Date: 08/28/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ACEA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Nature of Position Application Review Date: 9/5/2024

This is a full-time, benefited position with a 36-hour work week (typically 4 days, Monday -Thursday). The City of Alameda offers a generous benefits package, including full healthcare. dental plan options and CALPERS pension membership. For more information about employee benefits, please visit:

The Position
The City of Alameda is pleased to offer an opportunity for qualified employees to individuals to apply for the position of Permit Technician II. Under general supervision, Permit Technician II incumbents perform responsible specialized work involved in the receipt, processing and review of building and planning permit applications, and in the issuing of building, planning and related permits; and perform other related work as required.

Planning, Building, and Transportation Department
The Planning, Building and Transportation Department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative department consisting of five divisions: Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Sustainability, and Transportation Planning.

The Community
Known as the "City of Homes and Beaches," Alameda is a 10.6 square mile urban island city with a population of approximately 78,000 located in the middle of beautiful San Francisco Bay. With easy access to all the amenities of the Bay Area, Alameda is seven miles east of San Francisco, just across an estuary from Oakland, close to the Oakland Airport.

The City of Alameda's mission is to promote a healthy, equitable, and inclusive city; enhance mobility and accessibility; protect the environment; and preserve and enhance Alameda's distinctive character and cultural diversity.

Alameda is committed to the organizational core values of innovation, integrity, professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness. The City provides a broad range of services including police and fire protection; construction and maintenance of streets, parks, storm drains and other infrastructure; an electric municipal utility; recreational and cultural activities; and general government and administrative support services.

Benefits of Employment

The Permit Technician II position is covered under the Alameda City Employee Association (ACEA). For a comprehensive list of benefits, see the Benefit Matrix HERE.

Four-day, 36-hour work week (typically Monday through Thursday) CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula,8.75% contribution.

Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.

Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
Holidays: 11 City Holidays
Floating Holidays: ACEA - 5.5 days
Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement
Deferred Compensation: Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.

Distinguishing Features

Positions in this class perform specialized Permit Technician functions including answering building and planning questions over the phone, email and at the public counter. Incumbents perform a variety of routine tasks involved in the receipt, review, and processing of applications and in the issuing of permits. Work in the class is distinguished from that of higher classes by the routine nature of the work performed and by the limited level of independent responsibility. Work in the class is distinguished from that of lower classes by its specialized nature.
Examples of Duties Receives inquiries, and reviews and evaluates permit applications, construction plans, calculations and other supporting documents for completeness, accuracy and conformance with local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, requirements, and other applicable established criteria. Processes and issues various building and other related permits; approves routine basic over the counter and web based express permits. Performs routine plan checks for compliance with established criteria. Coordinates plan review; monitors and coordinates project submittals; reviews plan check comments for consistency; compiles plans and blueprint comments; reviews annotations and comments with applicants; facilitates pre- and post- application conferences for permit submittals. Uses fee schedules and designated calculations such as square footage, to determine values and calculate and assess preliminary and final fees; collects, records and balances permit related monetary transactions. Performs extensive responsible and complex computerized data entry, data organization, and records access. Records, logs, compiles and maintains various permit related files, data, documents, plans, blueprints and reports. Researches, compiles and summarizes a variety of information and data regarding building, planning and related issues, such as occupancy uses and property histories; may prepare various reports, statements or logs. Provides information and instruction regarding building and planning review, permitting processes and common code issues; maintains knowledge of applicable laws and procedures; interprets and explains rules and regulations; answers questions and resolves problems or complaints. Participates in the administration of assigned activities; may recommend and participate in the implementation of policies and procedures. May provide lead direction and training for assigned staff. Employment Standards

Possession of the employment standards does not assure advancement to the Examination or placement on the Eligible List. This is a competitive examination where a candidate's performance in the Examination will be judged in comparison with the core competencies required of the job. To be considered, applicants should possess the combination of education and experience necessary to prove the required knowledge and abilities for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training and education.

Experience: Three years of responsible public contact experience at least two of which shall have involved public contact work related to building permits, architecture or building design, land use regulations, construction, drafting, civil engineering, planning or plan review, preferably for a public agency.

Knowledge of: Plan check and permit approval processes and procedures; building construction practices and materials; drafting symbols, customs, and techniques; applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, requirements; modern office equipment and designated specialized equipment. Knowledge of applicable computer software and operating programs is desirable.

Ability to: Effectively perform technical, administrative, and computerized work involved in the receipt, processing and review of building permit applications and in the issuing of building and related permits; read, understand, implement and explain technical information; read, understand and explain plans, specifications, blueprints and associated comments and annotations; perform routine and complex arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; operate a variety of modern office and other specialized equipment including calculators and computers; maintain and utilize designated specialized computer software; effectively perform computerized data entry, data organization and records access; interpret and apply established City policies and governmental guidelines and regulations; compile and summarize data and prepare reports, statements or logs; use initiative and exercise independent judgement; deal with complex and technical information; establish and maintain accurate records; acquire and maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; communicate effectively; establish, maintain, and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; demonstrate an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective customer service attitude; provide lead direction and training to assigned staff.

Keyboard Skills
Ability to perform computer keyboard work with speed and accuracy.

Other Requirements
Possession of a Permit Technician certificate from the International Code Council.

Selected positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

SELECTION PROCESS: It is important that both the application and questionnaire are completed thoroughly and accurately. The structured panel interview process may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in the job specification and announcement and will be designed to provide a comprehensive review of each candidate's technical knowledge and overall suitability for the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of interviews approximately two weeks in advance. If applicants have not received written notice at least one week prior to the tentative test date listed in the flyer, they should contact the City of Alameda Human Resources Department at (510) 747-4900. Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List. A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the City's Civil Service Rules. Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the Department Head subject to approval by the City Manager. The Department Head may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted which may include a credit check and background. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants. Federal law requires that prior to employment, you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States, as required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

E-VERIFY: The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CREDIT: A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military, reservist, or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of application. In case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses, the 18 months active-duty requirement need not be fulfilled. An applicant claiming veteran's preference credit must attach to their application, a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Alameda is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodation in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-747-4900 | | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290, Alameda, 94501. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

For Benefits information, please visit our website at: A detailed summary for this position can be found under ACEA.

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By selecting YES below, you certify your understanding that the supplemental questionnaire which follows is intended for you to identify your qualifications and experience in specific job-related areas. It is critical that you fill out the supplemental questionnaire completely and accurately. Do not indicate "See Resume". Any experience or education listed in your responses must also be included in the Education and Work Experience sections of the job application. Your responses to the following questions will be evaluated and used to determine whether your application is given further consideration. A resume and/or any attachments will not be considered in determining your qualifications. Yes No

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This position requires possession of a Permit Technician certificate from the International Code Council. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No

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This position requires graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training and education. Describe the specialized training and education that has prepared you for this position.

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Please summarize your professional work experience which involves responsible public contact work related to building permits, architecture or building design, land use regulations, construction, drafting, civil engineering, planning or plan review, preferably for a public agency. Be sure to include the name of the institution where you obtained such experience, your title and dates of employment, along with a description of your primary responsibilities.

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Describe your experience serving as a lead and/or providing training to others on building, planning review, permitting and common code procedures and issues.

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List and describe the permit tracking software you have utilized and in which you are proficient. Be sure to indicate if you were a user or if you assumed administrator responsibilities for the software.

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By selecting Yes below, I certify that the information contained in this Supplemental Questionnaire is true, complete, and provides an accurate assessment of my knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to this position with the City of Alameda. I understand that any misstatements or omissions of material facts may subject me to disqualification or dismissal, and that appropriate tests may be given to verify the accuracy of the information given. Yes No

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