APPLY IMMEDIATELY - We're excited to review your application
This recruitment may close at any time without further notice

The Development Services Department, Building & Safety Division has an exciting job opportunity to fill one (1) Building Permit Technician II vacancy.

The Building and Safety Division was re-organized in December 2022 to move from contract services to in-house positions. As part of that re-organization, the Building & Safety Permit Technician I/II positions were created to provide community-oriented customer service, assist with streamlining the development review processes, and to provide knowledgeable and dependable information to the development community.

Under general supervision, the Building Permit Technician II will assist the public at the service counter; record, process, and maintain the information necessary to issue and receive payment for building/construction permits; and provide general support to division personnel.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Three years of experience as a Building Permit Technician I.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Permit Technician.

Knowledge of: Financial processes and procedures. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and department policies and procedures. Basic construction terminology and blueprint reading. Basic mathematical principles. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Principles and practices used in dealing with the public. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to: Type at a speed necessary to enter data for successful job performance. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software. Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to: Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures related to the building permit process. Learn financial processes and procedures. Learn, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and department policies and procedures. Learn basic construction terminology and blueprint reading. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. Prepare clear and concise reports. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Provide quality customer service to the public at the building counter and over the telephone; process building permits and applications; respond to inquiries and/or permit discrepancies; provide information regarding permit procedures, policies, and functions.

Assist in establishing counter procedures. Assist in establishing reliable permit coordination among City departments and the business community. Serve as a resource to direct the public as needed to various sources of information including other divisions and departments.

Check proof of ownership and deeds. Receive, log, and route building plans; verify plan check status. Issue building permits for projects; calculate and collect fees in accordance with established fee schedules; reconcile daily fee collections.

Verify final inspection clearance with all City requirements including certificates of occupancy.

Assemble files and other related material to facilitate report preparation by supervisory staff. Maintain building division records including building activity reports, building evaluations, and fee collection summaries.

Create public brochures to assist applicants with the permit process and code requirements.

Prepare various procedural reports for supervisory staff.

Conduct minor plan checks.

Enter, store, and retrieve data on a computer.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

• 1-4 years = 80 hours
• 5-9 years = 160 hours
• 10-14 years = 184 hours
• 15 years = 200 hours
• Extending through the 20th year, employee shall accrue 8 hours of additional vacation leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year.

SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year (prorated if on any leave without pay).

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

• HEALTH INSURANCE: $700 per month; cash-in-lieu program available
• DENTAL: $75 per month
• VISION: Voluntary participation by the employee
• 125 BENEFIT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  • Waiving coverage = $45 per month
  • Single coverage = $65 per month
  • Two-party coverage = $625 per month
  • Family coverage = $1,025 per month
• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: 66 2/3 of base salary for a maximum of 2 years after 60 days
• LIFE INSURANCE: $30,000 policy plus AD&D

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLAN available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $1,500 per year

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A voluntary deferred compensation 457 plan is available.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the PCEA Memorandum of Understanding.

FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT: Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.

CORE VALUES: The City of Pomona values Cultural Diversity; Fiscal Responsibility; Focusing on the Future; Excellent Customer Service; Leadership; Quality of Life; and Clear and Open Communication.