Development Services Permit Technician

JOB INFORMATION See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Development Services Permit Technician positions review and research complex building and construction permit materials, plans, and requirements; perform plan check and permit issuance functions; review and evaluate plans for completeness and conformance with department standards, policies, legal mandates, and guidelines; utilize computer applications to input and maintain permit information; provide information to the public regarding building and construction permit requirements and status; and perform other duties as assigned. Notes: Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase:3.5% effective 7/1/272% effective 7/2/282% effective 1/1/29Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : You must meet ONE of the following options: Two years of full-time clerical, public contact, or customer service experience which must include one year of full-time experience in the setup, issuance, or review of construction permit applications for compliance with applicable building codes in a public agency utilizing a permit application software. One year of full-time clerical, public contact, or customer service experience AND possession of a Certificate of Achievement in Building Construction Technology ( minimum completed units = 28 semester/42 quarter). Note: City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. Note: Candidates will generally be required to show proof of the driver license within about two weeks of receiving a conditional offer.