Description
PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.
The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for one Building Permit Technician I/II position as collaborative members of the City's Planning and Development Services department. The department can choose to fill these vacancies at either the I or II, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.
Individuals in Building Permit Technician I/II positions will perform a variety of responsible paraprofessional, technical and administrative duties in support of the Building Division involving the receipt, processing and review of building permit applications, and the issuing of building and related permits along with minor design review.
THE DEPARTMENT The Department is organized across three divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, and Administration. The Department provides several vital services to the Vallejo community, including long-range planning for future City development; processing building and land use applications; facilitating the development review process; issuing permits and inspecting for code compliance; facilitating green building practices; as well as other policy work as required.
THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.
D EFINITION To perform a variety of responsible paraprofessional, technical and administrative duties in support of the Building Division involving the receipt, processing and review of building permit applications, and the issuing of building and related permits along with minor design review.
SALARY Building Permit Technician I $30.37 - $36.91 Hourly $2,429.66 - $2,953.26 Biweekly $5,264.26 - $6,398.72 Monthly $63,171.06 - $76,784.66 Annually
Building Permit Technician II $32.65 - $39.68 Hourly $2,612.10 - $3,175.02 Biweekly $5,659.56 - $6,879.22 Monthly $67,914.70 - $82,550.62 Annually
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Building Permit Technician I: This is the entry-level technical, paraprofessional class. This class is distinguished from the Building Technician II by the performance of more routine over-the-counter tasks and duties assigned to positions within the class including issuing and reviewing permit applications. Since this is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited experience or training.
Building Permit Technician II: This is the full journey level technical, paraprofessional class. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Building Permit Technician I by increased knowledge and decision-making abilities and the performance of the full range of over-the-counter duties related to issuing and receiving plan check applications and building permits. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Building Permit Technician-I level when the required level of experience and the required certification are obtained, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience and meet the certification
requirements.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Building Permit Technician I Receives immediate supervision from supervisory and management staff.
Building Permit Technician II Receives direction from supervisory and management staff.
May exercise functional and technical supervision over clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform public counter work and provide information and direction to the public related to the City's development and permit process requirements
Review, interpret, provide information and direction to the public regarding applicable local, state and federal building codes, ordinances, documents, standards and guidelines
Review applications, documents and plan submittals to assure accuracy and compliance with pertinent laws and established criteria
Receive, review, route, process and perform minor plan check applications
Review, log-in and coordinate routing of various plans and permits to the appropriate agencies and departments
Research building plan review and inspection documents
Issue minor building permits
Calculate processing permit and mitigation fees and provide fee estimates as requested
Access, enter and update database and computerized plan check and tracking systems and provide information to the public relating to the status of projects and permits
Prepare reports, memos and letters pertaining to development review and permitting
Collect, record and balance permit-related monetary transactions
Maintain manuals and update resources materials
Participate in the implementation and improvement of policies and procedures.
Receive complaints, resolve complaints
, or route to the appropriate staff to solve; assist in the resolution of difficult and or sensitive development related inquires and complaints.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Building Permit Technician I
KNOWLEDGE OF: Construction practices and concepts
Resources and sources of information related to building inspection
Computer software applications
Arithmetic and or geometry
Modern office methods and equipment, including filing systems and record keeping
. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation in business letter writing and report preparation
Policies and procedures of
customer service and public relation techniques
ABILITY TO : Learn to
read and understand general construction plans and specifications
Learn, interpret, apply and explain local, state and federal regulations and standards
Use a personal computer and applicable software
Learn to
research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of statistical and administrative reports, correspondence and memorandums; make accurate mathematical calculations
Learn to
analyze situations carefully, conduct routine analytical studies; problem-solve and adopt effective courses of action.
Plan and organize workload
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, relations with the public, development and business communities, consultants, city staff and others contacted during the course of work
Building Permit Technician II In addition to the qualifications for Building Permit Technician I:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
City permit and plan check procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines
Pertinent local, state and federal building, zoning, engineering and planning codes and regulations related to the permit process
. Organization, procedures and operating details of the Building Division
Maps, construction plans and specifications
Basic principles of lead supervision and training.
ABILITY TO:
Understand, explain, and interpret the permit process, complex construction plans and specifications, and department and program policies and procedures
Consistently interpret
and fairly apply policies, laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
Access and input data using an automated permit management computer system.
Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of statistical and administrative reports, correspondence and memorandums; make accurate mathematical calculations
Apply the principles of mathematics, calculate square footage,
Read and interpret building plans and specifications.
Review building permit applications for completeness, correctness and compliance with applicable rules, codes and ordinances.
Use assessor's parcel map to locate property.
Analyze situations carefully, conduct routine analytical studies; problem-solve and adopt effective courses of action.
Prepare a variety of statistical and administrative reports, correspondence and memorandums.
Lead the work of assigned staff.
Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Building Permit Tec hnician I Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible administrative, clerical or technical experience that involves extensive public contact and document processing.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by education or training in database software, building inspection, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering or related courses within one year of employment. College coursework may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis for up to one (1) year of experience.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Building Permit Technician II In addition to the qualifications for Building Permit Technician I:
Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience with one (1) year of experience comparable to Building Permit Technician I in the City of Vallejo performing public building permit review; reviewing building plans; issuing residential and commercial permits; and working with database and permit tracking systems.
License or Certificate: Must obtain a Permit Technician Certificate from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) prior to the completion of the probationary period.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working Conditions Office and inspection site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.
The Recruitment & Selection Process 1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on
Monday, September 23, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.
NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.
2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of
Monday, September 23, 2024. 3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week
Monday, September 30, 2024 . The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of
October 7, 2024. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
5. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Martha Galo at (707) 648-4365 or send an email to:
martha.galo@cityofvallejo.net no later than
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
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