Salary: Building Permit Technician I (#1357)
$16.15-$19.71 hourly / $2,808-$3,428 monthly / Range: 4910
Building Permit Technician II (#1358)
$18.64-$22.76 hourly / $3,242-$3,958 monthly / Range: 5198
DEFINITION: Under direct (I level) or general (II level)
supervision, assists the public at the service counter, provides
technical office support duties related to the processing and
issuance of building permits, and performs related duties as
required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Building Permit Technician I is the
entry-level class in the series. Incumbents receive close
supervision and training and are expected to obtain sufficient
knowledge and proficiency to progress to the journey-level within a
reasonable length of time. Building Permit Technician II is
distinguished by incumbents' knowledge of internal and external
public agency permitting requirements, and responsibility for
assignments that have greater complexity, and require greater
independent judgment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
1. Reviews plans, engineering and permit documents, and other
pertinent information at the public counter in order to verify
accuracy and completeness of information: determines permit, plan,
and process requirements for prospective applicants; reviews
building plans and permit applications for completeness and
compliance with established codes, ordinances, policies, and
procedures; processes permit applications and plan intake;
determines processing needs for projects; uses architectural and
engineering scales to determine dimensions and calculate areas and
percentages.
2. Assists building inspectors by performing code and records
research and compiling data.
3. Provides information to members of the public/permit applicants
regarding building permit requirements, inspection, and general
requirements of the permit process; obtains general information from
customers regarding permitting needs; assists the public in
completing building permit applications; responds to telephone
inquiries regarding permits, permit processes, building codes, and
other related ordinances and local laws.
4. Processes and issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical,
grading, and other related permits. Calculates fees based on
established fee schedules, and monitors approval of plans by other
regulatory agencies.
5. Maintains computer files and other manual logs on all building
permits and related documents.
6. May balance daily permit receipts and prepare appropriate daily
reports for submittal to departmental accounting section.
Building Permit Technician II: In addition to the duties listed
above:
1. Interviews and obtains information from customers in order to
determine their needs; obtains technical and code information from
customers regarding permitting needs; informs customers of special
requirements and special problem areas such as high fire hazard
areas, flood zones, and earthquake zones in order to expedite the
permit process.
2. Performs records research in order to document project history
compliance; coordinates permit processes with outside agencies to
ensure that all permit requirements are being met.
3. Processes appeals and suspension or revocation of approvals,
decisions and/or permits.
4. Assists Building Engineering Inspectors in reviewing simple
residential projects and plans to ensure that code requirements are
met.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Building Permit Technician I:
1. One year of experience reading and interpreting construction
plans and building codes; or,
2. a combination of training, education, and experience that is
equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides
the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: construction plans, construction terminology,
construction practices, and basic math.
Ability to: review, interpret, and explain written documents, use a
computer and related software applications, communicate effectively
in both written and oral formats, learn effective interviewing
techniques, learn Uniform Building Codes, learn Santa Barbara County
and other local agency permit processing regulations and procedures,
learn architectural and engineering scales, represent the department
with tact, and interact effectively with others.
Building Permit Technician II:
1. Two years of experience reading and interpreting construction
plans and building codes, which included one year in a public
permitting agency working with other agencies, using architectural
and engineering scales, interviewing customers to obtain
information, and completion of approved Building Code coursework, or
equivalent certification; or,
2. one year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class
of Building Permit Technician I with Santa Barbara County which
included working with other agencies, using architectural and
engineering scales, interviewing customers to obtain information,
and completion of approved Building Code coursework, or equivalent
certification; or,
3. a combination of training, education, and experience that is
equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: construction plans, Uniform Building Codes,
construction terminology, construction practices, Santa Barbara
County and other local agency permit processing regulations and
procedures, effective interviewing techniques, computer operations,
architectural and engineering scales, and basic math.
Ability to: Review, interpret, and explain written documents, use a
computer and related software applications, communicate effectively
in both written and oral formats, represent the department with
tact, and interact effectively with others.
