City of Laguna Beach
Permit Technician/Senior Permit Technician
City of Laguna Beach, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Salary:
$4,908.00 - $7,444.00 Monthly Location :
CA 92651, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202501005 Department:
Community Development Division:
Building Safety Division Opening Date:
07/15/2025
Description The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a detail-oriented and friendly individual to join our
Community Development Department
as either a
Permit Technician or Senior Permit Technician , depending on your experience. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact at our front counter, assisting the public with building permits, providing essential information about our services, and ensuring forms and applications are complete. If you enjoy working with people and have an eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! You'll be awesome at: Customer Focus Knowledge of Permits, Building Plans, & Zoning Codes Public Counter Experience Self-Management Prioritization Skills Administrative Skills and Attention to Detail Responsibility and Dependability Strong Organizational Skills
Apply now to be part of the first review!
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on
August 5
, 2025 .
Examples of Duties The normal duties for the positions can be found in the job descriptions , and . These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying.
The minimum qualifications for the positions can be found in the job descriptions , and .
Supplemental Information This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
Application/Selection Process:
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with a first review on
August 5, 2025.
Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process:
Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Why work for Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, alternative work schedules, wellness programs and more! The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA. for the link to the MOUs. 01
I understand and acknowledge that I must thoroughly complete the application and supplemental questions, honestly, truthfully, and to the best of my ability. Qualifications for inclusion in the selection process will be based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire responses, not a resume or CV. Resumes in lieu of completed supplemental questionnaire responses will not be accepted. Incomplete responses or "see resume," "see application" responses will be grounds for disqualification.
Yes No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than a High School Diploma High School Diploma or equivalent Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate
03
Please indicate the degrees and certificates you possess, along with your area of study. And any job-related coursework you have successfully completed. If you do not have any coursework, degrees or certificates, please enter "NA." 04
How many years of experience do you possess processing and issuing building and zoning permits and assisting the public at a building, zoning or planning division counter?
No experience Some experience but less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years but less than 4 years 4 years but less than 5 years 5 years or more
05
How many years of clerical work experience do you possess?
No experience Some experience but less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years but less than 4 years 4 years but less than 5 years 5 years or more
06
How many years of strong public contact work do you possess?
No experience Some experience but less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years but less than 4 years 4 years but less than 5 years 5 years or more
07
Which Permit Technician position are you interested in?
Permit Technician Senior Permit Technician Both
Required Question
$4,908.00 - $7,444.00 Monthly Location :
CA 92651, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202501005 Department:
Community Development Division:
Building Safety Division Opening Date:
07/15/2025
Description The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a detail-oriented and friendly individual to join our
Community Development Department
as either a
Permit Technician or Senior Permit Technician , depending on your experience. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact at our front counter, assisting the public with building permits, providing essential information about our services, and ensuring forms and applications are complete. If you enjoy working with people and have an eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! You'll be awesome at: Customer Focus Knowledge of Permits, Building Plans, & Zoning Codes Public Counter Experience Self-Management Prioritization Skills Administrative Skills and Attention to Detail Responsibility and Dependability Strong Organizational Skills
Apply now to be part of the first review!
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on
August 5
, 2025 .
Examples of Duties The normal duties for the positions can be found in the job descriptions , and . These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying.
The minimum qualifications for the positions can be found in the job descriptions , and .
Supplemental Information This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
Application/Selection Process:
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with a first review on
August 5, 2025.
Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process:
Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Why work for Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, alternative work schedules, wellness programs and more! The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA. for the link to the MOUs. 01
I understand and acknowledge that I must thoroughly complete the application and supplemental questions, honestly, truthfully, and to the best of my ability. Qualifications for inclusion in the selection process will be based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire responses, not a resume or CV. Resumes in lieu of completed supplemental questionnaire responses will not be accepted. Incomplete responses or "see resume," "see application" responses will be grounds for disqualification.
Yes No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than a High School Diploma High School Diploma or equivalent Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate
03
Please indicate the degrees and certificates you possess, along with your area of study. And any job-related coursework you have successfully completed. If you do not have any coursework, degrees or certificates, please enter "NA." 04
How many years of experience do you possess processing and issuing building and zoning permits and assisting the public at a building, zoning or planning division counter?
No experience Some experience but less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years but less than 4 years 4 years but less than 5 years 5 years or more
05
How many years of clerical work experience do you possess?
No experience Some experience but less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years but less than 4 years 4 years but less than 5 years 5 years or more
06
How many years of strong public contact work do you possess?
No experience Some experience but less than 1 year 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years but less than 3 years 3 years but less than 4 years 4 years but less than 5 years 5 years or more
07
Which Permit Technician position are you interested in?
Permit Technician Senior Permit Technician Both
Required Question