About the Department

public works.jpg

Under general direction, performs general work related to the issuance of permits and conveyance of information relative to applicable County codes, policies, and procedures; and performs other related work as required.

Permit Technician I

This is the entry-level classification in the Permit Technician series; incumbents typically have limited technical work-related experience and knowledge of the applicable codes, laws and regulations. Staff at this level work under immediate supervision while gaining additional experience and familiarity with the various regulations, codes, and permit requirements applicable to their assigned department’s process.

Permit Technician II

This is the journey-level position in the Permit Technician classification series. Incumbents at this level have full knowledge of policies and procedures of the department and/or California Building Codes and receive limited guidance or supervision on determining permit requirements, the master plan process, and are sufficiently skilled to estimate fees independently.

Position Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Provides professional public assistance, via written word, telephonically and in person, related to the application process for a variety of permits and certificates, including answering basic questions regarding code and compliance procedures.
Answers questions, via written word, telephonically and in person, related to land use, zoning, environmental health ordinances and applicable local, state and federal laws.
Interprets and explains policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public, assisting with the completion of permit applications.
Receives, retrieves, scans and/or distributes public information relative to applications, County ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.
Provides initial review of applications for permits, checking for compliance with applicable codes, County ordinances and departmental procedures, and verifying all documentation is complete and available.
Accesses, enters and updates computerized plan check data entry and tracking systems, databases and/or spreadsheet applications.
Reviews parcel and subdivision maps for conformity with ordinances.
Issues permits and certificates after review and approval by the appropriate authority.
Reviews logs, coordinates and routes various plans and permits.
Calculates and processes permit and mitigation fees and provides fee estimates as requested.
Records and balances permit-related monetary transactions.
Schedules field inspection requests.
Coordinates with other departments and agencies relative to the issuance of permits.
Maintains equipment and inventory of forms, pamphlets, handouts, and other pertinent printed information.
Composes and types memorandums, letters and reports as requested.
Prepares documents, establishes, types and proofreads documents and materials.
Maintains and organizes office records and files.
Performs a variety of office functions, program support tasks, or other special assignments and/or projects as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of general government; pertinent federal, state and local regulations related to the assigned department; procedures and techniques of permit processing and basic process for plan review and inspection; customer service principles and practices including conflict resolution; modern office methodologies.

Skill and Ability to:

Learn, understand, explain, apply and enforce applicable codes, policies and procedures; prepare and maintain basic records and reports; learn permit processing, building inspection and plan review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with county ordinances and laws; review plans for completeness and accuracy and calculate appropriate fees; respond professionally to the public related to status of projects and permits; use conflict resolution skills to resolve complex and sensitive problems that arise; make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; prioritize work and coordinate several activities simultaneously despite interruptions; understand and carry out both written and verbal instructions; operate standard office machines and computer applications; effectively perform routine clerical tasks; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, supervisors and those contacted in the course of work; provide excellent customer service.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

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:

Permit Technician I

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of experience providing customer service and non-technical clerical functions preferably at a front counter in support of the building or construction industry with exposure to the engineering, permit, plan review, and inspection process; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Permit Technician II

High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of front counter experience providing customer service and clerical functions in the civil engineering, building, or construction industry including work at a permitting counter issuing permits, calculating fees, and explaining/applying the applicable California Building Codes, and working with database and permit tracking systems; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Benefits

Service Employees International Union Local 1021

For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.

NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:

Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
Available with purchase of a primary residence.
Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.

For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own

Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December. Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech.

Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments. Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying classifications: Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer.

Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.

Vacation days:

0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.

After 6 months you can take your first week.

3 – 10 complete years = 120 hours per year

10 years+ = 160 per year

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.

Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.

Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.

60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.

Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..

Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
6 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
25 years

Bi-Lingual pay: $75 per month for specific approved job classifications.

Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement – Max contribution of $2,500 annually

Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account – Max contribution of $5,000 annually

Section 125 Plan: Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.

AFLAC

Heart & Stroke Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Accident Insurance

Universal Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

?LEGALSHIELD

CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION:

CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62

Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.

Additional Retirement Plan:

The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options). The County utilizes VALIC.

Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.

Agency Information

Employer: Calaveras, County of (CA)
Address: 891 Mountain Ranch Road

San Andreas, California, 95249
Phone: 209-754-6303
Website: https://calaverasgov.us/