Performs responsible office support functions and assists in the routine building and development permit support duties, while learning Town policies and procedures as related to the Building Division. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This position has a high level of interaction with the public. Receives direct supervision from the Building Division supervisory staff, and general direction from the Community and Economic Development Director. May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned support staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of: Building and municipal code sections as related to permit processes and inspection procedures; various construction methods and terminology; real property description and terminology; basic research methods used in the collection, tabulation, analysis and application of building inspection data. Related departmental policies and procedures. Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment, including computer systems and software, including specialized permit maintenance systems. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to: Assist in the update and application of departmental policies and procedures related to building code. Read, interpret and review plans, blueprints and supporting documentation; interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes and regulations. Use initiative and sound judgment within established procedural guidelines. Organize, direct, coordinate and carry out assigned functions and activities. Compile and maintain complex and extensive records, analyze and compile technical and statistical information, and prepare detailed reports. Work independently in the absence of supervision and shift priorities as needed. Problem solve and evaluate alternative solutions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with other departments, Town officials and outside agencies; facilitate cooperation in pressured or confrontational situations. Represent Department and Town as required with diplomacy and tact. Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, laws and regulations. Operate and use modern office equipment, including computer equipment and software. Maintain confidential data and information. Utilize a computer and type at a speed necessary for adequate performance of assigned duties. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training: 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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in public administration, architecture, or other field related to Building/Community and Economic Development. Additional work experience may be substituted for educational requirements. Experience: Experience reviewing and processing building, grading and improvement plans and/or permits; two years' experience performing increasingly responsible office support duties involving heavy public contact. Customer service experience is required. Licenses: Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, a Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council (ICC). Must have or obtain within the state-required time frame of ten (10) days from hire date, a valid State of California Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and pass an appropriate background check prior to the hire date.
Total compensation includes the salary shown on this posting and excellent benefits, like annual bonuses, employer contributions to retirement (pension and deferred compensation options), 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, 100% employer-paid life insurance premiums, vision/dental HRA, comprehensive leave accrual, 12 paid holidays. All Employment is conditioned on the results of any and all applicable pre-employment checks. Compensation shown on this posting is the base pay scale, in compliance with the California Equal Pay Act. However, please note that, "An employee will be appointed at the minimum rate for the class...Advancements in salary shall be based on a merit system...Step A [the minimum rate] will be the starting hiring rate...Employees shall be eligible for advancement to steps within the salary range upon satisfactory completion of an annual performance evaluation." (Town of Mammoth Lakes Personnel Rules, Articles 4.5, 4.7, and 4.8)
Since January 1, 2023, The California Equal Pay Act has required that, "an employer with 15 or more employees must include the pay scale for a position in any job posting. If an employer with 1 5 or more employees engages a third party to announce, post, publish, or otherwise make known a job posting it must provide the pay scale to the third party and the third party must include it within the job posting. The Labor Commissioner interprets this to mean that the pay scale must be included within the job posting if the position may ever be filled in California, either in-person or remotely." (