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Job Description
Position Description
RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.
Planning and Development focuses on both public and private property development throughout the city, as well as the sustainable management of our land and water resources and public infrastructure. This is your opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and a dynamic team. Under close supervision, Plans and Permit Technicians perform a wide variety of technical and clerical duties such as receiving, logging, and distributing building plans and applications; calculates appropriate fees; checks plans and issues building permits for minor residential additions and alterations.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Receives building plans and reviews at counter.
Calculates fees for plans submitted based on appropriate standards such as, type of
construction and square footage, or by evaluated cost.
Maintains, updates, and files building plans and documents.
Checks building plans and issues building permits for minor residential additions and
alternations utilizing applicable standard details and design aids.
Responds to public inquiries regarding status of submitted projects and provides
general information.
Establishes positive working relationships with contractors, developers, state/local
agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
May coordinate construction planning documents review with other City departments
and divisions. Performs related duties as required.
Full job specification available to be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Plans-and-Permit-Technician.pdf
One vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Possession of a high school diploma or GED
AND
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in an architectural, engineering, building, or similar office.
OR
Completion of thirty (30) units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, drafting, and construction or related field
AND
One (1) year of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a municipal or county building or planning department
If qualifying with accredited college or university credits, a copy of the transcripts must be attached for verification of requirements. Applicants lacking the attachment may be rejected.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Possession of a current certificate as a Plans and Permits Technician by a recognized code publishing organization such as the International Code Council (ICC), within one year of appointment.
Eligible candidates certified for consideration for this position and subsequently selected following a Department interview will be required to successfully complete a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT
www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please
view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call
(559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment
application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Selection Process
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Examination: 100% - The written examination is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform as a Plans and Permit Technician which may include the following areas: codes, regulations, customer service, interpersonal relations, math, planning, and software. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The written exam is to be determined.
Veteran Preference Regulations
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their
application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the
candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees,
must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit
is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final
score.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due
to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in
advance of the examination.
Closing Date/Time: 01/14/2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Fresno
Show moreThe City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.
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Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.
Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.
The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment.
City Government
Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City
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