Job Description

Senior Permit Technician - Greater San Diego County

Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works building and safety planning engineering and real estate acquisition. We have attracted some of the best professionals in our industry and are positioned for continued growth and success.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Permit Technician to join our team in Greater San Diego County. This is an excellent opportunity for an ICC Certified Permit Technician with strong technical skills experience interpreting construction plans and an interest in advancing into a Plans Examiner role.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of building codes construction documents and municipal permitting processes with the ability to perform preliminary plan reviews and take on increasingly complex technical responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Perform advanced permit processing and technical plan checks to ensure compliance with applicable building codes municipal ordinances development standards and submittal requirements.

Read interpret and evaluate residential and commercial construction plans including architectural drawings site plans floor plans elevations structural details and related construction documents.

Conduct preliminary reviews of building plans and permit applications to identify missing information discrepancies and potential code compliance issues.

Apply knowledge of the California Building Code (CBC) California Residential Code (CRC) and applicable local building regulations.

Assist with residential plan reviews including evaluating construction documents for compliance with applicable building codes and standards.

Interpret and understand engineering and building plans improvement standards construction specifications maps and legal descriptions.

Review permit applications and supporting documentation for completeness accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.

Prepare process and issue building permits in accordance with municipal regulations and established procedures.

Coordinate plan processing routing and reviews with Building Planning Engineering Public Works and other departments.

Identify plan deficiencies and communicate required corrections to contractors architects engineers and applicants.

Provide technical assistance and guidance to contractors design professionals developers and the general public regarding permit requirements building codes and plan review procedures.

Research and compile information from building records construction documents and municipal databases to respond to technical inquiries.

Perform permit fee calculations construction valuation assessments and other permit-related financial transactions.

Maintain accurate permit records documentation and tracking information using electronic permitting and plan review systems.

Evaluate alternative solutions resolve complex permitting issues and present recommendations to supervisors.

Work collaboratively with Plans Examiners and Building Officials while developing the technical skills necessary to perform more advanced plan review responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Permit Technician or in a related municipal building department position.

Current ICC Permit Technician Certification required.

Must obtain ICC Residential Plans Examiner Certification within six (6) months of employment.

Demonstrated ability to read interpret and understand residential construction plans and technical drawings.

Strong working knowledge of building codes construction terminology and municipal permitting processes.

Familiarity with the California Building Standards Code including the California Residential Code and California Building Code.

Experience performing preliminary plan checks reviewing construction documents or assisting with building plan reviews.

Ability to identify discrepancies missing information and potential compliance issues within construction plans.

Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to explain technical requirements clearly and professionally.

Proficiency with electronic permitting systems Microsoft Office and related software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience performing residential plan reviews or assisting Plans Examiners with code compliance evaluations.

Experience reviewing plans for residential additions remodels accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and new residential construction.

Additional ICC certifications in plan review.

Experience working within a California municipal building department.

Demonstrated interest in pursuing additional ICC certifications and advancing into a Plans Examiner position.

SKILLS:

Strong technical aptitude and ability to interpret construction documents and apply building code requirements.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple permits plan reviews and competing priorities.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with building department staff and other disciplines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities in a fast-paced municipal environment.

Commitment to professional development and continued growth in building code knowledge and plan review responsibilities.

COMPENSATION: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a strong benefit package.

Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002 Interwest provides City Engineering Building Code Compliance City Planning Traffic Engineering Capital Project Delivery Geographic Information System (GIS) and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works building and safety planning engineering and real estate acquisition throughout CA and NV. About SAFEbuilt: In 2020 Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1400 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity Respect Service Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability certification levels and work experience. Benefits include health dental vision life and disability insurances paid holidays paid time off paid training new certification bonuses a matching 401K Plan and more.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin gender identity gender expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

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Senior Permit Technician Job at SAFEbuilt, San Diego, CA