Permit Technician I/Ii - Extra-Help Permit Technician I/Ii

Salary : $43,243.20 - $60,923.20 Annually
Location : Merced County Planning/CED Department 2222 M St Merced, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2302478
Department: Community and Economic Development
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Examples of Duties
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $20.79 - $24.07 per hour.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides a wide variety of information and services to the public in person or on the telephone concerning building codes, permits, fee requirements, inspections, County regulations, procedures, and applications.
  
• Prepares legal description of property boundaries, maps, charts, diagrams, and other matter illustrating building planning studies; and interprets symbols, nomenclature and meanings on maps, charts, and tables.
  
• Processes minor planning applications and reviews business licenses and building permits for compliance with zoning regulation.
  
• Collects and assembles information and statistical data to maintain and prepare periodic reports of activities and fee collection for review and distribution by Department staff.
  
• Searches records of the Assessor's and Surveyor's Office, title companies, and other agencies for information regarding ownership and land use.
  
• Maintains and administers inspection scheduling system; assists in the development and/or maintenance of a record-keeping system for plans, permits, fees, inspections, and related files.
  
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable ordinances and directives relevant to enforcement of County code regulations.
  
• Prepares and issues completion and release documents.
  
• Operates various office equipment and works in multiple software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, geographic information systems software, digital archiving software, and visual presentation software and equipment.
  
• Provides assistance to the public by drawing site plans and provides general information regarding planning requirements; Interpreting County ordinances and other laws pertaining to building, zoning, and planning; and provides explanations of their importance to the community.
  
• Receives, reviews, and evaluates forms, blueprints and submitted materials for basic compliance and completion.
  
• Determines, collects and/or reports plan check, inspection, and impact fees for other county departments and divisions based on spare footage, use, occupancy, type of construction, and location.
  
• Maintains, researches, and provides department-held public records in accordance with State law and County policy.
  
• Makes initial determinations on the need for an environmental review.
  
• Coordinates the work of the public service counter with other department areas.
  
• Addresses complaints concerning building violations, land use, and compliance with zoning and other ordinances and laws.

Permit Technician II duties may also include but are not limited to:

• Prepares, issues, and releases a variety of permits, documents, and informational materials.
  
• Determines review of plans required by other county departments and government agencies.
  
• Provides training to Permit Technician I staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Level I
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in work requiring public contact.
A two-year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, community development, building trade, law enforcement, public administration, business administration or related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
Level II
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Planning Technician I with Merced County.
OR
Three (3) years of technical planning experience in drafting layout, graphic arts, cartography, architectural design, or direct experience in work requiring public contact and the explanation of rules and regulations to the public.
A two-year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, community development, building trade, law enforcement, public administration, business administration or related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures, and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Respond appropriately in adverse situations during investigations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Conduct investigations in the field, on uneven ground and in a variety of weather conditions.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination and data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, techniques, and instruments used in planning, drafting/mapping.
  
• Engineering mathematics as applied to the computation of distances, angles, areas, and traverses.
  
• Principles and practices of county planning; zoning and planning laws and regulations.
  
• Word processing, Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, spreadsheets, and data base application software.
  
• Principles, practices, and techniques of drafting and design; graphic illustration.
  
• Computer applications related to the planning functions.
  
• Statistical and engineering practices as applied to planning.

Ability to:

• Skillfully and accurately prepare drafting presentations of data, plans, and maps.
  
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and display data for planning/zoning ordinances and studies.
  
• Read legal descriptions of property; Prepare/Draft letters and administrative level reports.
  
• Explain ordinances, policies/procedures to the public; assist in completing applications and permits.
  
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
  
• Train and provide direction to staff.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE
.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 200 EPO
• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

• Calendar Year Maximums
• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance - Benefit based on highest quarter during previous calendar year. Employee pays premium.
LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 County-paid coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.
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Discuss your familiarity with building permit processes, land use/permitting/entitlement processes.
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Describe your personal approach to customer service. How would you handle customers who may not fully understand permitting processes and land use policies and regulations?
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Discuss your knowledge of construction processes/terminology and your ability to interpret improvement plans.
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Describe your experience working as part of a small team. What steps will your undertake to ensure organizational success and the success of others?
Required Question