- Salary
- $22 – $27/hr
- Location
- Tehama County, CA, CA
- Department
- IT
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
SALARY
(A-E Steps)
Permit Technician I:
$22.63 - $27.50 Hourly/$1,810.40 - $2,200.00 Biweekly
Permit Technician II:
$24.98 - $30.36 Hourly/$1,998.40 - $2,428.80 Biweekly
Bilingual Incentive!
Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% Above the Permit Technician I/II base salary.
The Tehama County Building Department is seeking a candidate that reasonably possesses qualities that cater to public interactions. Qualities such as empathy and patience are needed to help applicants fulfill their needs. Someone who can promote and contribute to a professional atmosphere in the office and on the phone. Join our team if you’d like to contribute to building and developing people's dreams in our community!
About the Position: Under direct or general supervision, organizes and correlates plans for review of common commercial, industrial, and residential structures for compliance with governing codes and ordinances; provides technical assistance to the inspection function.
- Advises and consults with engineers, architects, contractors, and the general public concerning code, permit, and plan review items and provides general information.
- Reviews submittals of construction plans, specifications, design drawings, calculations, and other supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with governing codes, state regulations, and local ordinances.
- Calculates and determines building permit fees, plan review deposits, and fees paid to consultants, issues permits.
- Bilingual Candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.
- Building plans or construction layouts
- Basic codes and regulations governing building design and construction
- Basic principles, methods and techniques of structural design
- Principles and practices of plan checking and plan review process
- Construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment used for residential, commercial, and industrial construction
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- Permit Technician I and II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Technical or college-level courses in building design, inspection, construction, or a related field is desired. Other combinations of education & experience may be considered.
Permit Technician II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Permit Technician I at the County of Tehama.
License & Special Requirements:
Permit Technician I: Requires a valid California driver’s license.
Permit Technician II: In addition to the above, Certification by the International Code Council is required.
Bilingual Candidates:
- Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) anticipated vacancy in November 2026.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Permit Technician I/II or Permit Technician I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2026.
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact:
Patrick Ewald, Building Official
530-527-7002 | [email protected]
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Skills
ComplianceCustomer Service