Building Permit Technician I/II

Building Permit Technician I/II

The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) are currently recruiting for one (1) Building Permit Technician I/II. Candidates will be considered for the level they meet minimum qualifications.

Working under the lead direction of the Senior Building Permit Technician for the Community Development Agency in Building and Safety, the Building Permit Technician plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and efficient permit process. The ideal candidate will be a customer-focused, detail-oriented professional with some knowledge of building codes, construction practices, and/or permitting processes. They will be skilled at assisting the public with applications, reviewing plans for accuracy, calculating fees, and tracking permits through multiple departments. Strong communication, organization, and computer skills are essential, along with the ability to balance accuracy with excellent customer service. At the journey level (Permit Technician II), the candidate will demonstrate greater independence, initiative, and problem-solving in handling more complex permit reviews.

Hybrid schedule: CDA has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

Building Permit Technician I: One year of clerical or administrative support experience in a related environment such as engineering, construction or public works providing technical information to the public and assistance to professional staff OR substantial coursework in building inspection, construction management, construction technology, urban planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering or a field closely related to the work.

Building Permit Technician II: One year of experience as a Building Permit Technician I or equivalent; or one year of experience dealing with construction or development application and permit processes through a public permitting entity.

Certificates and Licenses: ICC certification as a Building Permit Technician must be obtained within one year of appointment at the I level, and is required at time of appointment for the II level.

Filing Deadline: Sunday, October 5, 2025, 11:59 pm PST. EOE