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City of San José

 PERMIT SPECIALIST (3954)

CLASS CODE: 3954

    

DEPARTMENT:
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Supervising Plan Check Engineer
Building Inspector Supervisor

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

CLASS SUMMARY:
   Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of construction review, permit issuance and customer service functions related to plan review processes and permit issuance. Duties may include: explaining procedures and requirements, addressing problems and concerns, and maintaining related receipts and computerized tracking records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
    The Permit Specialist is the entry level of a two-level series. It is distinguished from the Permit Specialist, Senior by the entry level knowledge and experience required to perform the most common job duties. This is a non-professional journey level classification where incumbents work within a framework of established procedures.

Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):
    High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.); and one years of responsible public contact experience in building, construction or fire code office work or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class typically require):

DUTY

NO.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

FRE-

QUENCY

1.

Process permits.

Daily

25%

2.

Receive, process and review plan check submittals, applications and other related documents.

Daily

25%

3.

Provide counter and telephone service to general public; answer code related issues and supply information regarding permit processing, policies, and procedures.

Daily

15%

4.

 Verify SITUS information and perform various research requests for Building Division staff and the general public.

Daily

10%

5.

Perform minor clerical and filing duties related to the permit process.

Daily

10%

6.

Interface with contractors, management, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.

Daily

10%

7.

Route, FAX, ship drawings, specs and other related documents to staff, consultants, and other agencies.

Daily

5%

8.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
   Not applicable.

Physical Requirements:
   Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
   Incumbents may be subjected to work space restrictions and intense noises.
    Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE:
    The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Classification History:
    Draft prepared by Creative Management Solutions, Inc. BN
    Date: 08/14/00
    Revised: 01/23/01, 02/01/01 s002 (Formerly titled Permit Technician)