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Town of Truckee, CA

Permit Technician

Truckee, CA · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

... independently performing the full range of technical building permit application review and ... contractors' workers' compensation coverage and license; produces and issues certificate of ...

Town of Truckee, CA

Permit Technician

Truckee, CA

$74K - $100K/yr

... independently performing the full range of technical building permit application review and ... contractors' workers' compensation coverage and license; produces and issues certificate of ...

TransAm

CDL-A Independent Contractor Truck Driver

Reno, NV · On-site

$4.0K - $6.0K/wk

Paid Base Plates & Permits: Reduce your overhead with essential costs covered. * Flexible Equipment ... Independent Contractors may have access to optional benefit offerings (such as dental, vision ...

Town of Truckee, CA

Building Manager

Truckee, CA · On-site

$117K - $159K/yr

Supervises and assists with difficult permit center and office operations, plan review, and ... Collaborates and confers with property owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, the ...

Town of Truckee, CA

Building Manager

Truckee, CA · On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

Supervises and assists with difficult permit center and office operations, plan review, and ... Collaborates and confers with property owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, the ...

Carbliss

Brand Ambassador

Reno, NV · On-site

$31.50/hr

Brand Ambassador A Brand Ambassador is an Independent Contractor About the Role SNFood & Beverage ... Certain events or locations may require alcohol service certification or permits in accordance with ...

Carbliss

Brand Ambassador - Reno, NV

Reno, NV

Brand Ambassador A Brand Ambassador is an Independent Contractor About the Role SNFood & Beverage ... Certain events or locations may require alcohol service certification or permits in accordance with ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Representative

Sparks, NV · Remote

$20/hr

Tax Software Support - Independent Contractor Location: Remote (US-Based) Apply today to join the 1 ... Wired connection required (Wi-Fi and Satellite not permitted); minimum 20 Mbps download and 5 Mbps ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Representative

Reno, NV · Remote

$20/hr

Tax Software Support - Independent Contractor Location: Remote (US-Based) Apply today to join the 1 ... Wired connection required (Wi-Fi and Satellite not permitted); minimum 20 Mbps download and 5 Mbps ...

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How much do independent contractor building permit jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for independent contractor building permit in Reno, NV is $1,086.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $719.23 and $1,207.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Independent Contractor Building Permit?

An Independent Contractor Building Permit is a legal authorization that allows self-employed individuals or businesses, who are not employees of a company, to perform construction or renovation work on a property. This permit ensures that the work complies with local building codes, zoning laws, and safety regulations. Independent contractors are responsible for obtaining the necessary permits before starting any construction-related work. Failing to secure the proper permits can result in fines, work stoppages, or legal complications. The process and requirements for obtaining a building permit may vary depending on the municipality and the scope of the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Independent Contractor handling Building Permits, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Independent Contractor managing Building Permits, you need a strong understanding of local building codes, construction processes, and permit application requirements, often supported by relevant trade licenses or certifications. Familiarity with municipal permitting software, digital plan submission tools, and project management systems is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with clients and regulatory officials are essential soft skills. These skills ensure timely permit approvals, compliance with regulations, and smooth coordination between stakeholders in construction projects.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Building Permit vs Electrician Building Permit?

AspectIndependent Contractor Building PermitElectrician Building Permit
CredentialsVaries; often requires general contractor licenseElectrician license and certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, renovation projectsElectrical installations, repairs, and upgrades
UsagePermits for general construction or remodelingPermits for electrical work

The Independent Contractor Building Permit covers a broad range of construction activities, while the Electrician Building Permit specifically pertains to electrical work. Both require specific credentials and are used in construction projects, but they focus on different aspects of building compliance and safety.

What are some common challenges independent contractors face when obtaining building permits, and how can they be addressed?

Independent contractors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex local regulations, managing documentation requirements, and ensuring timely communication with permitting offices. To address these issues, it's helpful to stay updated on local building codes, maintain organized records, and build relationships with municipal staff. Leveraging digital permit management tools and seeking guidance from experienced professionals can also streamline the process and reduce delays.
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Permit Technician

Town of Truckee, CA

Truckee, CA • On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary : $74,380.80 - $100,401.60 Annually
Location : Town Hall 10183 Truckee Airport Road Truckee, CA 96161, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500046
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are a dynamic and community-focused organization located in the beautiful town of Truckee, California. Truckee offers a unique blend of small-town charm, stunning natural surroundings, and a thriving outdoor culture. Known for its world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, our town provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, creating an exceptional work-life balance for our employees. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and quality in construction within our community.
As a Permit Technician, you will perform a variety of technical and clerical duties including but not limited to, providing information and direction to the public related to community development, planning, building, and engineering permit processes. You will process building permits and perform minor plan checks. Sitting at the front counter, you will assist with resolving permit or project related issues; and provide information and direction to the public on building issues. The Town offers an excellent benefits package including CalPERS retirement, health, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and fourteen paid holidays.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical support activities related to the processing and issuance of building permits; provides assistance to the public on permit, building, and code enforcement issues; coordinates plan review process with other Town staff and departments; provides staff assistance to building inspection and code compliance staff and management; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level classification responsible for independently performing the full range of technical building permit application review and processing in support of the Building Division in the Community Development Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Provides information and assistance at the front counter, on the phone, and through e-mail by answering questions and providing information regarding community development, building, permit, and code enforcement processes, fees, and procedures; provides information regarding applicable local, state, and federal regulations and building codes, ordinances, standards, and guidelines.
  • Conducts building permit processing; reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for completeness and compliance with Town requirements and established regulations; checks addresses and parcel numbers; verifies contractors' workers' compensation coverage and license; produces and issues certificate of occupancy.
  • Calculates, collects, and processes plan check and permit fees; generates and provides fee estimates for large developments.
  • Prepares and issues a variety of permits and releases approved plans following established guidelines.
  • Performs preliminary review of commercial and residential plans; coordinates plan review with other Town staff and departments; conducts site inspections as needed.
  • Assists building inspectors and code compliance officers by receiving complaints, scheduling inspections, researching information, and/or resolving discrepancies.
  • Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases, spreadsheets, files, and records; verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information; queries and organizes data; ensures compliance with established records retention schedules including archiving, scanning, and destructing files.
  • Researches, compiles, and summarizes data and information and prepares various correspondence, reports, and related documentation.
  • Prepares and processes various documents requiring knowledge of assigned department's programs/projects, operations, and services and the ability to explain, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and Town policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
  • Verifies and reviews applications, records, files, and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and Town policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
  • Research, data collection, and reporting techniques, methods, and procedures.
  • Business correspondence writing and the standard format for reports, correspondence, and related documents.
  • Methods of preparing and processing various records, reports, forms, contracts, and agreements.
  • Business arithmetic.
  • Record keeping and filing system methods, principles, and practices.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
  • The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
  • Learn and explain building permit, building inspection, and code enforcement programs, processes, and requirements to the general public; identify and respond to issues and concerns of the public.
  • Research, summarize, and present information and data in an effective manner.
  • Process various building permit applications records, reports, forms, and other documents.
  • Review and understand plans and related documents.
  • Learn, understand, interpret, explain, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
  • Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for information and/or service.
  • Compose correspondence, reports, and other written materials independently or from brief instructions.
  • Make accurate mathematical computations.
  • Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
  • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
  • Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Apply and uphold the Town-wide and departmental goals and the Town Employee values of Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Commitment, and Excellence.
  • Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, diverse abilities, gender, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation of Town staff and community served.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented and three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative or technical experience involving extensive public contact.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Permit Technician certification issued by the International Code Council within twelve (12) months of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
  • When working in an office environment, mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; this is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
  • When working in the field, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; walking in operational areas; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites.
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to conduct inspections in the field.
  • Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
  • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment and data collection tools.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
  • Employees occasionally work in the field with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
  • Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE GENERAL EMPLOYEE MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION BENEFITS
Vacation Leave Accrual:
  • 0-4 Years of Service - 10 days
  • 5-11 Years of Service - 15 days
  • After 12 years of service - 20 days

Sick Leave Accrual:
  • 8 hours per month

Paid Holidays (complete list following):
  • 13 paid holidays, plus 8 hours of floating holiday and 8 hours of alternative schedule offset hours to be used as vacation hours

Retirement Plan: CalPERS
  • 2.0% @ 62 Miscellaneous Employees
  • 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic" PERS members w/o break in service of 6 months or more

Health Insurance: CalPERS Health Insurance
  • Various plans offered
  • Employee contribution varies by plan choice

Dental & Vision Insurance:
  • Employee contribution varies by plan choice

Group Life Insurance:
  • $50,000 life insurance policy, Town paid

Short & Long Term Disability:
  • Employee paid premium - Provides weekly benefit for non-work related illness/injury

Voluntary Life Insurance (Optional):
  • Employee pays premium based on selected coverage

Supplemental Benefit Plans (Optional):
  • AFLAC - Employee pays premium based on enrollment from a supplemental benefit plan selection

Flexible Spending Accounts (Optional):
  • Medical and Dependent Care plans available

457 Plan (Optional):
  • Nationwide Retirement Solutions or CalPERS 457 Plan,
    • Town matches up to $1,000/year into 457 Plan
    • Employee can additionally select one of the following options:
      1. Option 1: 2% of base pay contributed by Town into 457
      2. Option 2: 1% of base pay contributed by Town into 457 and $25 per pay period offset to health/dental/vision insurance costs
      3. Option 3: $50 per pay period offset to health/dental/vision insurance costs

Additional Benefits per MOU:
Commercial Driver's License stipend ($2,600/year)
Night Shift Differential for Public Works (5%)
Bilingual Pay (time and a half for hours worked utilizing Spanish or American Sign Language)
Standby Pay for Community Service Officers, and Public Works Employees
Education Reimbursement (up to $3,000/year)
Boot Allowance ($400/ every other year for eligible employees)
Complete List of Town Paid Holidays
New Years Day - January 1
Marin Luther King Jr. Day - 3rd Monday in January
Presidents Day - 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4th
Labor Day - 1st Monday in September
Indigenous People's Day - 2nd Monday in October
Veteran's Day - November 11th
Thanksgiving - 4th Thursday and Friday in November
Christmas - December 24th and 25th

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