Permit Technician I/II - Building and Safety

Job Description:

Permit Technician I/II - Building and Safety

Description

Description

WHAT WE OFFER

• Merit Increases - New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase with in the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual Incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
• Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at of 40.04 hours hire which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Annual Leave Redemption - After 14,560 hours of continuous service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans - Full time regular employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans: Tier one for employee only is $509 per pay period, tier two for employee plus one is $779 per pay period and tier three for employee plus family is $983 per pay period.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program

VENTURA COUNTY
The County's 1,873 square miles include 1,846 square miles of land with 42 miles of coastline which is home to the following cities and points of interest: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Ventura County is a “general law” county, governed by a five-member, elected-by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, and to advise, assist, and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.

THE AGENCY
The primary goal of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public through administration and enforcement of County ordinances, Board policy, and state and federal laws regarding land use, and commercial and environmental regulation. The agency includes five divisions: Environmental Health, Building & Safety, Code Compliance, Operations, and Planning. RMA also plays an important role in economic development by assisting County residents and businesses in obtaining permits needed to construct new or reconfigured buildings, start new businesses such as home occupations, restaurants and food service establishments, and agricultural enterprises.

RMA recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of our Agency to best serve our clients and be representative of the community we serve and is committed to being an active participant in removing barriers to ensure equitable access and opportunities for success. The Agency is dedicated to attracting, hiring, developing, retaining, and valuing quality employees fully empowered to protect everyone’s health, safety, and the environment, and committed to providing excellent customer service through the efficient, accurate, and consistent application of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.

THE DIVISION:

The key responsibility of the Building & Safety Division is to enforce various requirements associated with fire safety, structural safety, energy conservation, water conservation, sustainability, accessibility for disabled persons, and various other aspects that make the buildings in our community safe to use and occupy. The Ventura County Building Code contains references to the State Codes that are used in the State of California and lists those local construction standards used in Ventura County.

THE POSITION:

Under immediate (I) to general (II) supervision, performs work leading to the acquisition of a thorough knowledge of applicable codes, laws, regulations, practices, ordinances and policies in the Building and Safety Division of the Resource Management Agency; and performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Government agency or in the private sector directly involved in working with government agencies and their regulatory process such as permit processing, or a related function; an Associate's Degree in Construction Technology or related field or certification by the International Code Council as a Permit Technician; basic knowledge of building construction methods and materials; excellent communication skills in handling customers expeditiously and professionally; strong organizational skills; cash handling experience; and strong team player experience.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

RMA Technician I - Building and Safety is the entry level position in the Building and Safety job series. Incumbents are expected to develop a variety of skills and abilities and are gradually given more responsible assignments with less supervision until they are proficient enough to be assigned to the II level.

Payroll titles & Approximate Salary:

Resource Management Agency Tech I-Building & Safety : $25.34 - $37.14 per hour

Resource Management Agency Tech II-Building & Safety : $27.15 - $39.80 per hour

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

Resource Management Agency, Building & Safety Division, RMA Tech I/II-B&S are represented by the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: 5/28/2025

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: On or around 6/11/2025. Subsequent reviews will be conducted until closing date.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs research for special projects related to division records and/or issuance of building permits.
• Reviews and processes permit applications and agency clearances, including electronic submittals for construction projects to ensure they are complete and accurate, and submit for review to other Department staff.
• Advises the public and/or design professionals regarding applicable codes, ordinances, policies, and requirements.
• Tracks the status of permit applications and plan reviews through the plan review process.
• Calculates and collects fees and assessments for construction projects in accordance with applicable County ordinances.
• Issues building permits and other Building and Safety permits for construction, such as plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits.
• Assists with scheduling inspections for inspection staff, when necessary.
• Maintains building department files and records.
• Receives complaints of alleged violations and forwards to appropriate enforcement staff.
• Assigns street address numbers for new buildings in accordance with the established numbering system.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

RMA Technician I - Building & Safety:

Some experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities also can be obtained by at least (6) six months related experience with a governmental agency or specific college coursework. Desirable experience and knowledge would also include computer data entry, International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician OR International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) certification, and code-related college coursework.

Substitution for Resource Management Agency Technician I - Building and Safety: Other special training/experience pertinent to the specific tasks may be considered if appropriate to the position.

RMA Technician II - Building & Safety:

Some experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities also can be obtained by at least twelve (12) months of experience as a RMA Technician I or twelve (12) months of experience with another building department in a similar position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver license.
• Must be able to perform tasks which include lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds; bending; stooping; and reaching above shoulder level.
• Must be willing and able to work in both the Ventura and Newbury Park Office as needed.
• Excellent customer service skill
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

DESIRED

• Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
• Experience working in a government regulatory function involving a high volume of interactions with other divisions and outside agencies for overall process improvement and services.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, construction drawings and plans, specifications, and construction related documents.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a Building & Safety related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Some (I) to working (II) knowledge of:

• Building and Safety codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures as it relates to the issuance of various building, demolition, and maintenance permits such as new buildings and structures, additions/alterations, plumbing, mechanical and electrical.
• Construction methods and terminology.

Some (I) to working (II) ability to:

• Perform arithmetical calculations and cash handling to ensure accuracy of calculations of various building permit fees such as application processing, Plan Review, Building Inspection, and Issuance Fees.
• Read and interpret blueprints using Bluebeam or Computer Aided Design (CAD) or similar software, maps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or similar software, and soil investigation reports to update permit tracking system.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, in a team environment and with the public.
• Maintaining effective working relationships including the public, architects, engineers, and contractors in a professional, courteous and tactful manner through in-person, phone, online, e-mail and all aspects of business.

Skilled in:

• Excellent Customer Service

Supplemental Information: While most of the positions work primarily indoors in an office environment, depending on position and/or assignment, incumbents may be required to work outdoors and occasionally be exposed to inclement or hazardous conditions requiring moderate to heavy physical activities. Incumbents may be required to perform tasks which include lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds; bending; stooping; reaching above shoulder level; and keyboard entry.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE : Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date

FIRST REVIEW: A first review of applications is anticipated to occur on or around June 11, 2025 and subsequent reviews may be conducted until sufficient applications are received to meet business needs.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

A Training and Experience Evaluation(T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%

A job-related Oral Examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for up to a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary, Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra Help this and similar vacancies within the Resource Management Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Building & Safety Division.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please cont act Magali Rodriguez by email at Magali.Rodriguez@ventura.org or by telephone a t (805)654-3805

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$52,701.04 - $82,783.14 Annually