The City of Patterson's Community Development Department is seeking to fill a full-time Permit Technician I or II position and to establish an eligibility list. Duties include but are not limited to: under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative duties to support the operation of the Building division; provides information to the public related to the application processes and other policies and procedures; coordinates submitted projects and communicates with all involved departments; inputs data into automated information systems; updates and generates reports; performs other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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EDUCATION

Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by training related to permit issuance procedures is preferred. College-level coursework in building code requirements is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE

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Permit Technician I:

One (1) year of responsible administrative and/or technical work experience involving extensive public contact and document processing. Experience in construction or building is desirable.

Permit Technician II:

Two (2) years of responsible administrative and/or technical work experience involving extensive public contact and document processing with at least one year of the experience in a building division receiving and processing permit applications and issuing permits.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Permit Technician II:

In addition to the above: Possession of or the ability to obtain within one (1) year, an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification.

RECRUITMENT DEADLINE

: October 15, 2026 at 5:00

PM To Apply:

Apply Online View Job Bulletin (PDF) View Job Descriptions (PDF) Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on the breadth and recency of experience will be invited to an interview.