Career Opportunity

Permit Technician I - DBI (6321)

Recruitment: RTF0123478-01151104

Published: June 29, 2022

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About:

The Department of Building Inspection oversees the effective, efficient, fair and safe enforcement of City building, housing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and disability access codes for San Francisco’s more than 200,000 buildings.  Position is located on 49 South Van Ness.

Role description

Appointment Type: 

Temporary-Exempt.  This position is exempt from Civil Service Commission rules pursuant to the City and County of San Francisco, Charter Section 10.104, and incumbents serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Definition:

Under direct supervision, the Permit Technician I performs a wide variety of routine paraprofessional, technical, administrative and specialized work involved in receiving and reviewing building, electrical, plumbing and related permit applications for completeness; processing records requests; and creating inspection records; making appointments; maintaining field inspection lists; and providing routine permit-related information concerning building permit requirements, codes, ordinances and inspection procedures.

The essential functions of this job include the following: 
- Receives and reviews permit applications and related documentation for completeness; receives request for records and processes routine    requests.
- Interacts directly with project sponsors, permit expediters, contractors, the general public and other department representatives relative to DBI process, permit routing, report requests, inspection scheduling, special inspections, complaints and code violations. 
- Researches public records with regard to construction drawings, permits, calculations, soil reports and legal descriptions. 
- Performs routine entries into the department’s cashiering system and other computer based systems, ensuring accuracy in all data including street names, names of owner(s) project sponsor(s) and design professionals, characteristics of the projects, fees and payments, and permit contractor’s information
- Records, logs, compiles, and maintains various permit related files, data, documents, plans and reports.
- May use fee schedules and designated calculation methodologies to determine value and calculate and access preliminary and final fees; collects, records and balances permit related monetary transactions. Processes applicable charges, handles cash, checks and other forms of payment, performs initial reconciliation of receipts and reconciles entries with the Permit Tracking System.
- Receives a variety of routine problems and complaints and directs them to appropriate division and staff. May produce routine correspondence requiring knowledge of department operations, policies, procedures, regulations and ordinances as directed by the supervisor.

How to qualify

Two (2) years of verifiable clerical experience including interacting with the public, preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

Substitution: Completion of a clerical training program of at least two-hundred and forty (240) hours may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. Completion of fifteen (15) semester or twenty-four (24) quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

What else should I know?

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation: $57,824 to $70,330 Yearly

Information about the Hiring Process: click here

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Yvonne Lin, by email at yvonne.lin@sfgov.org. 

Filing Deadline: Interested Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close on July 12, 2022.

General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures:
Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.