County of Marin
Senior Building Permit Technician
County of Marin, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
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About Us At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website.
Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) The Community Development Agency has a long history of innovation and leadership. CDA is a multifunctional agency shaping many aspects of environment and communities, organized into five mission‑oriented divisions: Planning, Building and Safety, Environmental Health Services, Housing and Federal Grants, and Sustainability. CDA’s mission is to promote, protect, and advance healthy, safe, and equitable communities.
About The Position Working under the general supervision of the Community Development Agency Permit Services Supervisor for Building and Safety, the Senior Building Permit Technician plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and efficient permit process. The position provides leadership and guidance to staff at the Building & Safety permit counter, supports the tracking and coordination of building permit applications, and works closely with other divisions, departments, and agencies to maintain timely responses to submissions. The Senior Building Permit Technician serves as a vital point of contact for the public, delivering clear information, problem‑solving support, and exceptional customer service to residents, contractors, and design professionals.
Hybrid Schedule CDA has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. The successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed. During the initial probationary period, the candidate may be required to work primarily on site before establishing a hybrid schedule.
About You Knowledge of:
Industry‑wide building permit processing requirements, including the needs of local government and permit customers.
Skill in:
Communicating clearly with staff, customers, and the public by providing straightforward information and guidance to help make the permitting process easier and more successful.
Ability to:
Interface effectively and harmoniously with subordinates, staff, internal and external customers, and the general public; creatively solve permitting problems to speed permitting and improve customer satisfaction.
Qualifications Knowledge of:
Applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, laws, codes, and ordinances.
Basic building plans and construction practices and materials.
Basic building inspection procedures and requirements.
Office practices, including filing and operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to:
Provide lead direction to others.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff and customers.
Communicate effectively with the public and other staff.
Read and interpret building plans, related construction documents, maps, aerial photos, drawings, reports, and applications.
Calculate square footage, fees and penalties.
Interpret, explain and apply policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, laws, and procedures related to the work.
Use computer applications related to the work.
Organize and prioritize work and follow up assignments.
Maintain accurate files and records.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Typical qualifications include:
Two years of experience reviewing building plans and processing building permits and inspection reports.
Coursework and/or trade school classes in construction technology, reviewing building plans, and processing building permits and inspection reports.
ICC certification as Building Permit Technician is required at the time of hire.
Open & Continuous Recruitment This recruitment is open and continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications as soon as possible. The filing period may close at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415‑473‑2095.
Contact For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415‑473‑6946.
Benefits County of Marin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation accruals, 12 holidays per year, generous sick leave, health plans, life insurance, disability benefits, flexible spending plans, a dependent care assistance program, professional development, retirement under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937, and more. For detailed information, visit the Marin County Benefits Homepage.
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Senior Building Permit Technician
role at
County of Marin .
About Us At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website.
Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) The Community Development Agency has a long history of innovation and leadership. CDA is a multifunctional agency shaping many aspects of environment and communities, organized into five mission‑oriented divisions: Planning, Building and Safety, Environmental Health Services, Housing and Federal Grants, and Sustainability. CDA’s mission is to promote, protect, and advance healthy, safe, and equitable communities.
About The Position Working under the general supervision of the Community Development Agency Permit Services Supervisor for Building and Safety, the Senior Building Permit Technician plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and efficient permit process. The position provides leadership and guidance to staff at the Building & Safety permit counter, supports the tracking and coordination of building permit applications, and works closely with other divisions, departments, and agencies to maintain timely responses to submissions. The Senior Building Permit Technician serves as a vital point of contact for the public, delivering clear information, problem‑solving support, and exceptional customer service to residents, contractors, and design professionals.
Hybrid Schedule CDA has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. The successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed. During the initial probationary period, the candidate may be required to work primarily on site before establishing a hybrid schedule.
About You Knowledge of:
Industry‑wide building permit processing requirements, including the needs of local government and permit customers.
Skill in:
Communicating clearly with staff, customers, and the public by providing straightforward information and guidance to help make the permitting process easier and more successful.
Ability to:
Interface effectively and harmoniously with subordinates, staff, internal and external customers, and the general public; creatively solve permitting problems to speed permitting and improve customer satisfaction.
Qualifications Knowledge of:
Applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, laws, codes, and ordinances.
Basic building plans and construction practices and materials.
Basic building inspection procedures and requirements.
Office practices, including filing and operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to:
Provide lead direction to others.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff and customers.
Communicate effectively with the public and other staff.
Read and interpret building plans, related construction documents, maps, aerial photos, drawings, reports, and applications.
Calculate square footage, fees and penalties.
Interpret, explain and apply policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, laws, and procedures related to the work.
Use computer applications related to the work.
Organize and prioritize work and follow up assignments.
Maintain accurate files and records.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Typical qualifications include:
Two years of experience reviewing building plans and processing building permits and inspection reports.
Coursework and/or trade school classes in construction technology, reviewing building plans, and processing building permits and inspection reports.
ICC certification as Building Permit Technician is required at the time of hire.
Open & Continuous Recruitment This recruitment is open and continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications as soon as possible. The filing period may close at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415‑473‑2095.
Contact For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415‑473‑6946.
Benefits County of Marin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation accruals, 12 holidays per year, generous sick leave, health plans, life insurance, disability benefits, flexible spending plans, a dependent care assistance program, professional development, retirement under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937, and more. For detailed information, visit the Marin County Benefits Homepage.
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