NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
Permit Technician I/II- Economic and Community Development: Building and Safety
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides human resources software solutions, and they are seeking a Permit Technician I/II to work in the City of Palmdale's Economic and Community Development department. The role involves performing technical and administrative tasks related to building and safety, assisting the public with inquiries, and maintaining various records and reports.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service
Provide information in person or by telephone where judgment, common knowledge, and interpretation of departmental and City policies and regulations are necessary; provide customer and public assistance
Assist peers with their daily operational responsibilities
Research, compile, and prepare documents and reports; complete special projects related to department
Assist in the preparation of a variety of agenda reports and resolutions
Maintain records and files of various programs and projects including budgets and reports
Prepare visual presentations and reports
Write and implement procedural manuals by interpreting the federal and state regulations and policies for various funding sources
Compose correspondence and other public information documents for the department
Assist in tracking or reconciling expenditures; maintain logs and inventories, ledgers and statistical records as assigned
Perform related duties as assigned
Provide information and direction to the public related to land use, building and community development and associated permit processes via phone, e-mail, and counter work
Review and provide information and direction to the public regarding applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, codes, ordinances, documents, standards, and guidelines
Perform plan checks; review, log-in, and coordinate routing of various plans and permits; ensure insurance is on file
Calculate land use related fees and provide fee estimates as requested; issue routine permits
Research, compile, and analyze a variety of data for special projects and various reports; maintain manuals and update resource materials; develop and maintain a variety of databases; receive and process research requests for archived records for City staff, residents, developers, architects, engineers, and utility companies
Qualification
Required
Three to six years of increasingly responsible full-time administrative, technical, and clerical operations support experience
Completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in a related field
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier
Principles and practices of business organization and public administration
Principles of community relations and communications
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances and codes
English usage; spelling, punctuation and grammar, and arithmetic, basic mathematical calculations and statistics, and statistical methods
Report writing techniques
Computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel Outlook, and Access)
Permit and plan check procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines
Building codes and policies, where pertinent
Contractors State license Regulations, where pertinent
Pertinent local, state, and federal regulations and building codes and regulations related to the applicable processes
Interact professionally with employees and the public
Evaluate processes and make creative suggestions for improvement
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently review work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; explain systems and procedures to staff and others
Perform independent research in carrying out technical administrative duties
Understand and interpret complex policies, procedures and regulations
Handle multiple project assignments; and deal firmly and courteously with the public
Analyze situations quickly and objectively; and determine proper course of action
Prepare and maintain accurate, detailed and confidential records
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Apply relevant building codes
Review, process, and issue routine permits
Understand complex construction plans, engineering drawings, and specifications
Respond to and assist in the resolution of difficult and complex land use related inquiries and complaints
Know, understand, interpret, and explain department and program policies and procedures
Plan, organize, and oversee the work of others
Train and orient staff
Preferred
Bachelor of Arts in related field desired
Benefits
15 paid holidays per year
80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours
80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours
96 hours of sick leave per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours
Group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees
Gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs
Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees
F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options
ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan
Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week
Mileage Pay: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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