Permit Technician

About the role

The Building Department provides permitting, plan review, and inspection services in support of safe, compliant construction and development within the jurisdiction. Our mission is to protect public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring all construction activity conforms to adopted building codes, zoning regulations, and local ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function, analyzing problems / issues of diverse scope such as permit processing, inspection scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination within the building department and determining solutions.
• Serves as the central point of contact for key stakeholders regarding building permit applications, plan reviews, and code compliance activities.
• Move efficiently through established workflows while maintaining accurate records and delivering responsive customer service to contractors, developers, and the public.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of plan review and permitting procedures, industry practices, and/or expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline such as permitting and inspection documentation services.
• Thorough understanding and ability to evaluate construction design documents related to plan review and building permitting services.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.
• Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, deescalation skill, and well-developed political acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training that provided the required knowledge and abilities.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience.

Preferred

• Proven experience developing policies related to plan review and building permitting services.
• Well-developed team building and facilitation skills.
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), MS Project.
• Skilled in use of Permit tracking software (Accela, E-Builder, Fieldwire, C-forms).
• Licenses to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.