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Willdan Group, Inc.

Permit Technician

Altadena, CA · On-site

Customer support at the counter and over the phone. * Permit application review to ensure completeness and accuracy. * Calculation of permit fees. * Building permit processing and issuance. * Ensure ...

City of Bainbridge Island, WA

Permit Specialist

$72K - $91K/yr

Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent with continuing education and 2 years of experience in a public agency permit counter or customer service setting; OR any combination of ...

City of Oxnard, CA

Permit Technician

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$58K - $90K/yr

Provide front counter support as part of the Engineering team within the Building and Engineering Division. * Receive, review, process, and/or issue various building and engineering permits. * Screen ...

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Willdan Group, Inc.

Permit Technician

Venice, CA · On-site

Provide customer support at the counter and over the phone. * Review permit applications for completeness and accuracy. * Calculate and collect permit fees. * Process and issue building permits.

Lancaster County, SC

Permit Technician

Lancaster, SC · On-site

$20.64 - $25.67/hr

The position works at the permit service counter in a fast-paced environment; advises & assists owners acting as their own contactor, engineers, architects, attorneys, & contractors with technical ...

Willdan Group, Inc.

Permit Technician

Torrance, CA · On-site

Provide customer support at the counter and over the phone. * Review permit applications for completeness and accuracy. * Calculate and collect permit fees. * Process and issue building permits.

ScaleHouse Talent

Permit Tech

Corona, CA · On-site

As a Permit Technician at MODE Renovation, you are the primary liaison between our design team and ... Exceptional verbal and written skills; you can navigate a city counter or a Zoom call with equal ...

BPR Consulting Group LLC

Permit Technician

El Cajon, CA

$24 - $36/hr

Respond to inquiries and confer with builders, engineers, contractors, architects and the public concerning submittal requirements, building codes and permit regulations at the counter and over the ...

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Permit Technician

Altadena, CA • On-site

Willdan Group, Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Why Join Us?

Willdan is a Municipal Services Firm that has provided superior engineering, planning, building, and many other consulting services to government agencies for more than 60 years.

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has an opening for an ICC Permit Technician in Altadena, CA. The Permit Technician will be responsible for permit counter work at a local municipality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Customer support at the counter and over the phone.
  • Permit application review to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Calculation of permit fees.
  • Building permit processing and issuance.
  • Ensure all conditions of approvals are met prior to permit issuance.
  • Public assistance in completing permit applications.
  • Verification that projects have obtained all necessary approvals prior to permit issuance.
  • Applicant notification when construction documents and/or permits are ready for pick-up or issuance.
  • Coordination and routing of construction documents to the appropriate staff for plan review and approval.
  • Resolution of resident inquires/complaints.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • ICC Certification and municipal experience (ICC Permit Technician).
  • Two (2) or more years of experience as a Permit Technician required.
  • Knowledge of various permitting software is a plus.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Jurisdiction industry experience.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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