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The Community Development Department ensures growth is safe and orderly and supports high-quality development that reflects community values and a sustainable vision by providing technical expertise and assistance to make San Leandro a vibrant and livable community. The current vacancy is a full-time, temporary, 2-year position.
Position Definition: Performs responsible work including the issuance of building permits under federal and state regulations and City zoning and building codes; performs general clerical and data entry tasks; performs research and analysis, report writing, field inspection, and as needed provide information to the public in support of planning, zoning and general plan functions; researches and compiles housing and community services data; assists in the preparation of environmental reviews and the monitoring of grant funds; performs related work as required.
Supervision Exercised and Received:This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Receives general supervision from the Permits Center Coordinator or higher-level management staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
- Types a variety of forms, reports, letters, permits, and statements from routine draft, dictation, or general instructions; and composes and prepares routine correspondence;
- Staffs one-stop permit counter; provides information to the public on a variety of matters related to construction permits, zoning, and building regulations;
- Reviews and processes building permit applications and associated documents to ensure all relevant plans, forms, and information accompany the application;
- Checks building permit application information for compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations;
- Reads and interprets blueprints and building plans for compliance with codes; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED) with courses in mathematics supplemented by responsible clerical, computer, and public contact experience.
Experience: One year of experience in performing application review and blueprint reading in a planning or building department; experience in a public agency or comparable private industry organization is highly desired.
Licenses/certifications/other requirements: Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to attend meetings, and perform work at assigned City locations. Classification requires the possession and continued maintenance of a valid class "C" California driver's license.
Possession and maintenance of an International Code Council (ICC) certification in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical or Combination Inspection and/or as a Permit Technician is highly desired.
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The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
