Building Technician I/II

Building Technician I/II

Salary

$57,847.15 - $80,780.39 Annually

Location

Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA

Job Type

Full Time Permanent

Job Number

26-00032

Department

Community Development

Division

Building Services

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

50

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Definition

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS, OR BY AUGUST 2, 2026, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be additionally attached.

PLEASE ATTACH ANY DEGREES OR TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health.

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The City of Folsoms Community Development Department is currently recruiting for a Building Technician I/II to join the Building Services Division. This position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm and sits at a public counter located in Folsom City Hall.

Under general supervision and direction from the Chief Building Official, the Building Technician I/II will provide customer service and information to the public regarding building issues, processes, and requirements; receive, review, route, and process plan checks and building permit applications; issue building permits; and collect, record, and balance permit-related monetary transactions. The Building Technician I/II responds to the public's inquiries via email, phone or in-person and assists with navigating through the development and permitting process. Building Technician I/IIs are at the Community Development Department Public Counter available for inquiries throughout the day of work while managing the current building permit activity from submittal through issuance and to building final. Building Technician II incumbents may oversee, monitor, and/or direct the work of lower level personnel.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Building Technician I (salary M41: $57,847.15 - $73,279.04 annually) is the entry-level class of the Building Technician series. Initially under general supervision, the incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning city policies and procedures and becoming familiar with the variety of departmental systems and practices and how to handle increasingly more difficult paraprofessional/technical office and field engineering work. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more direction. At the discretion of the Department Director, this class is flexibly staffed with Building Technician II and incumbents may be advanced to the higher level after one year, and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications.

The Building Technician II (salary M45: $63,768.79 - $80,780.39 annually) is the experienced/journey level class in the series, fully competent to independently perform duties. This class is distinguished from the lower classification of Building Technician I by the relative independence with which they perform the duties and the complexity of assignments. This class is distinguished from the Building Plans Coordinator in that the latter serves as the lead or specialist in the Building Technician series.

This position is non-exempt and represented by Local 39 IUOE.

Examples of Essential Duties

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Calculate required fees and issue building permits.
• Perform plan checks on residential plans for compliance with building codes.
• Perform plan checks on commercial, industrial, and residential projects for compliance with city zoning, building, and planning regulations and codes.
• Track and coordinate the routing of various new plan check submittals and re-submittals and building permit applications to City divisions and departments.
• Provide information to the public on building and permit issues, processes, and requirements.
• Confer with builders, engineers, contractors, architects, and the public concerning building codes, planning and zoning codes, and permit requirements.
• Perform mathematical fee calculations for the public, other city staff, and other government agencies.
• Record, collect, and balance permit-related monetary transactions.
• Schedule and conduct pre-application meetings with developers, contractors, architects, and owners to discuss new projects.
• Prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

NOTE: The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under "Distinguishing Characteristics."

Knowledge of:

• Planning approval and building permit processes and procedures, specification requirements, and construction practices.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and computer equipment.
• Methods of tracking and compiling data.
• Customer service practices.
• Record keeping practices and methodologies.
• Basic mathematic principles.
• Project tracking methodologies.
• Common word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Ability to:

• Learn building inspection and planning policies and procedures, construction, design, and land use regulations and ordinances.
• Receive, understand, and respond to public service requests.
• Explain and interpret building-related policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public.
• Review plans for completeness and calculate permit fees in accordance with established laws, ordinances, and policies.
• Enter data into a computer system accurately.
• Perform arithmetic calculations.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Building Technician I

Education:

Thirty (30) semester units in planning, drafting, engineering, building inspection, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in technical plan check work, field, and/or office building inspections or planning work.

Building Technician II

Education:

An Associates degree in planning, drafting, engineering, building inspection, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

Experience:

One (1) year as a Building Technician I with the City of Folsom.

OR

Two (2) years of experience in technical plan check work, field, and/or office building inspections or planning work.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a typical office environment. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/ Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

The City of Folsom offers a wide range of employee benefits. Click here for a summary of benefits for our Miscellaneous employees. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.

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These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

• I have read and understood background and screening process.

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The salary range for Building Technician I is (M41) is $57,847.15 - $73,279.04 annually and Building Technician II (M45) is $63,768.79 - $80,780.39 annually with the City typically hiring at step 1. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

• I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.

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Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

• Yes
• No

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Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)

05

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not complete high school or GED
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

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Please list your degree type (Associates, Bachelors, etc.) and major area of study (ex: Building Construction, Business, etc.). If you posses some college credit, please list how many credits and the area of study. If not relevant, put "N/A".

07

Do you currently posses any licenses or certifications that are relevant to this role? If so please list, if not put "N/A".

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How many years of full-time experience do you have performing technical plan check work, field, and/or office building inspections or planning work?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 5 to 6 years
• More than 6 years

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Why are you are interested in working for the City of Folsom as a Building Technician I/II, and why would you excel in this role?

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Please describe your experience(s) with local Building Departments either as an employee, consultant, or member of the public

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What does good customer service mean to you? Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated this in a previous role.

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How do you ensure your communication is clear and helpful when providing information to the public, either in person, over the phone, or in writing?

Required Question

Employer City of Folsom

Address 50 Natoma Street

Folsom, California, 95630

Phone (916) 461-6050

Website http://www.folsom.ca.us