Engineering technician Jobs in Antioch, CA

Salary : $72,684.00 - $88,344.00 Annually

Location : Pittsburg, CA

Job Type : Full Time Regular

Job Number : 506

Department : Public Works - Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Position Information

The City of Pittsburg seeks a Permit Technician for the Public Works Department's Engineering Division.

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused, permitting professional to join our team!!

The Permit Technician role requires strong punctuality at the front counter to provide permitting support to customers, familiarity with the entitlement process, and great interpersonal skills to work well with other Divisions and Department. Ideal candidates will have an eagerness to learn the City's permitting system and interpret easements and plan documents. Other responsibilities of the Permit Technician include coordinating the permit and plan check process; check the status and routing applications to the correct department / division, conducting preliminary plan checks for completeness and accuracy; administration of subdivision plan check / permit processes; and issuing and reviewing permit applications for all phases of construction. Some technical aspects of the position require interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations as well as ensuring compliance with adopted codes, standards, and permit requirements. This work involves frequent interaction with the Building Division, Planning Division, Code Enforcement Division, and Public Works Department.

An ideal candidate for Permit Technician possesses the following :

• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• The ability to communicate and work tactfully and effectively to explain technical information with both professionals and non-professionals while reflecting the highest standards of customer service to the public.
• Knowledge of construction terminology, techniques, and materials.
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills on the phone, in person, and in writing.
• Exercise good judgment and patience in assisting the public; handle conflicts and develop effective resolutions.
• Great attention to detail; ability to understand complex materials.
• Strong ability to multi-task to timely process building / engineering permits, schedule inspections, and assist at the front counter.
• General knowledge of the principles of permits and impact fees
• Desktop computer applications related to the work such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and other related programs and systems such as Accela.
• Bilingual in Spanish (highly desirable)
• Relevant office / computer skills to use a variety of equipment such as computers, fax, and software programs.
• Basic arithmetic used in the building and construction industry.

The Engineering Division provides skilled and professional staff to assure that City-owned facilities such as streets, storm drain systems, water distribution networks, sewer collection facilities, parks, and similar improvements are constructed where needed and that improvements are built to meet appropriate standards.

About Pittsburg

The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 72,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in Northern California in the Bay Area Region and is perfectly situated for easy access to the greater Bay Area, San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station for the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. It also offers extensive recreational facilities, including one of the California Delta's largest and most modern marinas. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate.

The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. We have about 270 full time employees and about 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments : City Management, Community Development (Building, Engineering, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency), Economic Development and Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Operations / Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment). Fire Protection services are provided by the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Department.

Benefits for regular employees include great location, bilingual pay incentive, CALPERS retirement, medical / dental insurance, paid life insurance, retirement health saving account, deferred compensation plan with employer match, paid time off, incentive pay, tuition reimbursement, wellness activities, employee assistance program, and employee development courses.

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Examples of Duties

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : (The following are typical qualifications necessary for entry into the classification). Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education : A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent supplemented by some directly related college level course work.

Experience : Three years of experience in permit processing or the performance of related work in construction industry.

License / Certificate : May require a valid class C California driver's license.

Desirable Qualification : Bilingual in Spanish.

Selection Process

Applications may be submitted online at . The City of Pittsburg utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Although, a resume and cover letter provide helpful added detail in reviewing qualifications, the job application may be rejected if the sections are considered to be incomplete. You will be notified of the next steps in the process via email! In the meantime, Let's stay in touch through social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

What Happens Next?

Reasonable Accommodations :

The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

The City of Pittsburg Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

Regular employees receive benefits. For benefit information please review the or

Your supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine your qualifications for the position. The questions are designed to gain specific information regarding your experience. Supplemental responses that correspond to your work history should correlate with your employment application. Please provide concise, yet detailed responses to each question. Failure to complete all of applicable questions or incomplete responses may result in disqualification. Your work history must be current on your application. Multiple positions held at one employer must be listed separately. Do not answer any question with "see resume" and if you do not have any experience and / or education in a given area type "N / A".

Have you completed college level coursework related to construction or another related area (planning, building inspection, engineering, architecture, etc.)?

If yes to question #2, please list college level courses below.

Describe your work experience in permit processing or other related work. Include employer's name and years / months in your response.

Indicate the type(s) of customer service that you have provided in permit processing related work.

Do you have experience with reviewing construction documents (such as drawings / plans)?

Describe your experience processing encroachment permits for utility companies, permits for residential work, and permits for projects which required discretionary approvals. What was your role, and how were you involved?

Are you a bilingual in the Spanish language?

Required Question