Building Permit Technician I/II

The City of Fairfield is accepting applications for a Building Permit Technician I/II within the Community Development Department. This position supports the Building Division's permit counter operations, including processing permit applications, issuing permits, reviewing submittals for completeness, calculating fees, and providing information and assistance to contractors, designers, and members of the public. This is a customer-facing role that requires a combination of technical knowledge, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills.

The Building Permit Technician I is the entry-level classification. The Building Permit Technician II is the journey level, distinguished by the ability to perform the full range of duties with greater independence and handle more complex permit types and fee calculations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Permit Technician I: Receives direct supervision from the Permit Center Supervisor. May receive functional direction from journey level Permit Technician and or Senior as directed. May exercise technical and functional direction over lower-level staff as coordinated and directed by the supervisor. 

Permit Technician II: Receives supervision from the Permit Center Supervisor. May receive functional direction from Senior Permit Technician as directed. May exercise technical and functional direction over lower-level staff as coordinated and directed by the supervisor.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
 
Building Permit Technician I 
 
Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical or technical work is required. 
• Experience providing assistance in community development, building permit, plan checking, construction engineering or similar work is desirable.

 Education:

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school is required. 
• College coursework or other training in building construction, technical engineering, community development or other related field is desirable. 

 Building Permit Technician II
 
Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Building Permit Technician I with the City of Fairfield or with another municipal agency with equivalent experience is required.  A typical way to obtain the equivalent experience would be two (2) years of public contact work in permitting, building code enforcement or similar department.
• Experience with land use regulations and the construction process is required.   

Education:

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required.  
• Two years of college course work including classes in construction technology, building inspection or civil engineering is desirable. 

 LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

•  Both classifications require possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. 

Building Permit Technician II – in addition to the above:
 

• Possession of or ability to obtain an International Code Council (ICC) certification as "Permit Technician" or equivalent within 12 months of appointment.
• Licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.

For the complete job description please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/classspecs

THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.

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If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.

REFERENCE CHECKS:

The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates once mutual interest is established. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted once you have accepted a conditional job offer from the City.

Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.