FIRE MEDIC (23308)

About The Position

The position will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and may close without prior notice. The first review date for applications will be January 6, 2009.

Examples Of Essential Functions

• Assist the public at the service counter, processing forms, permit applications and plans necessary for the issuance of development and construction permits.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information related to permit procedures, policies and functions at the counter and over the telephone.
• Review permit applications, plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes and standards; may issue permits for minor projects or assist professional staff in permit issuance; calculate fees in accordance with established fee schedules; input information into computer.
• Maintain supplies including permit applications, forms and related documents; requisition additional supplies as required in accordance with established procedure.
• Cook up to 25 pounds. Coordinate final inspection clearance from all departments and determine that all fees have been paid prior to permit issuance and/or occupancy and utility releases; coordinate the microfilming of plans and blueprints.
• Provide temporary and vacation relief in similar occupational fields.
• Calculate and determine a variety of fees for plan checks, permits, taxes and other charges.
• Instruct applicants in correct procedures for completing required forms and applications; provide information regarding City, State and Federal regulations pertaining to building and construction.
• Maintain files, logs of plans and applications submitted; direct the filing and routing of plans and permits to appropriate City departments and staff.
• Notify applicants when plans or permits are ready for delivery or issuance; provide status updates as requested.

Qualifications

• A typical combination is as follows: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience issuing permits in a municipal department which requires the interpretation and application of rules and regulations.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible clerical full-time experience requiring the application of policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Building and zoning codes, planning regulations and ordinances, or engineering rules and regulations; permit processing and fee structures; modern office practices and procedures, including effective customer service techniques and practices and the use of standard office equipment including the operation of a personal computer, computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word, and data entry procedures.
• Learn, apply, interpret, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, related to permit issuance procedures; perform basic mathematical computations; maintain related files and records; understand and follow verbal and written directions; use personal computers; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials; organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; effectively prioritize responses to multiple requests for information and other requests for service received over the telephone and in person; establish cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; handle difficult situations in a common sense manner using reasonable judgment and approach; and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and work assigned work schedule with consistent attendance and reliability.
• Keyboard on a personal computer at a typing speed of thirty (30) words per minute (wpm) to effectively perform the duties of the position is preferred. A lower typing speed may be accepted.
• An employment application may be rejected from consideration if verification of a typing certification is not provided within ten (10) business days of application submission.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Asian languages desirable.

Additional Information

• License Requirement: A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Certification: Possession of a Certified Permit Technician designation is highly desirable.

Physical Task and Environmental Conditions

• The duties and responsibilities of this position are performed in an office environment and involve sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of time, and include reaching above and below shoulder level, bending, stooping, and twisting at the waist to perform desk work, file maintenance, and operate general office equipment, including a personal computer with keyboard for prolonged or intermittent periods of time.
• The operation of a personal computer requires finger and wrist dexterity and the ability to withstand exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the computer.
• Employee must be able to safely lift and carry books, files, and reports weighing up to 25 pounds.

Selection/Testing Process

• All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of filing to determine the level and scope of the candidate's preparation for the position.
• All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification.
• The acceptance of your application depends on whether or not you have clearly shown that you meet the Qualifications as stated above.
• Please fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely.
• In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates completed, and number of credits, degree, and/or certificate(s) earned.
• For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, salary earned, and reason for leaving.
• Failure to provide all the information may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.
• Those applicants, who most closely match the desired qualifications, will be invited to participate in the examination process which will consist of an appraisal examination (weighted 100%) to assess the applicant's knowledge, education, experience, and general ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Candidate(s) who complete testing with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority.
• Prior to an employment offer, a comprehensive background investigation is conducted, including fingerprinting.
• A pre-placement medical exam, including a drug screen will be conducted upon issuance of a conditional offer of employment.

Required Question

• Which of the following best describes your level of education?
• Which of the following best describes your years of experience issuing permits in a municipal department which requires the interpretation and application of rules and regulations?
• Which of the following best describes your years of full-time clerical experience in the application of policies and procedures?
• Do you possess Certified Permit Technician certification?
• Which of the following best describes your skill level utilizing Microsoft Word?
• Which of the following best describes your skill level utilizing Microsoft Excel?
• Do you fluently speak any language(s) other than English?
• If "Yes" to Question 7, which language(s)?
• Are you able to keyboard at a rate of thirty (30) net words per minute or more?