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PERMIT TECHNICIAN I/II

Salary

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Location

Cathedral City, CA

Job Type

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

Job Number

25-32

Department

Building

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

12/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

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Description

Do you want to be part of an amazing team?

Do you want to make a difference and give back to the community?

If so, apply to join the City of Cathedral City as our nextPermit Technician I/II!

CLOSING DATE: 12/19/2025 AT 5:00 PM.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY!

DEPARTMENT:Development Services - Building Department

POSITION: Under general supervision, performs routine to moderately complex technician, administrative, and public contact work in the acceptance, processing, review, and the issuance of building permits; provides technical direction to office support staff in assigned area; and performs related work as assigned.

The position may be filled at a Permit Technician I or Permit Technician II (depending on qualifications; see below)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

PERMIT TECHNICIAN I: Range 660 ($4,406.65 - $5,768.16/month)

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of responsible office support experience. Some college or tech­nical school coursework in planning, building, construction, engineering or a related field technical subjects is desirable.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or an accredited certifying organization.

Must possess a valid California driver's license.

PERMIT TECHNICIAN II: Range 710 ($4,974.74 - $6,511.77/month)

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of responsible office support experience. Some college or tech­nical school coursework in planning, building, construction, engineering or a related field technical subjects is required.

Two years of work experience and knowledge of interpreting building codes; or experience in reviewing construction plans, and interpretation of General Plan and Zoning Ordinance is required.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or an accredited certifying organization.

Must possess a valid California driver's license.

BARGAINING UNIT: AFSCME

WORK SCHEDULE: City Hall hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Applicant must be available to work 40 hours per week. The work schedule is flexible upon approval of the department head.

Schedules Range from:

4/10 - Monday - Thursday

4/10 - Tuesday - Friday

5/8 - Monday - Friday

The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.

To view the qualifications and full job description, click here. (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/cathedralcityca/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1300132&headerfooter=0)

THE PERKS

THE SELECTION PROCESS

1. Application Review:A completed City of Cathedral City employment application is required. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training, and experience.

2. Examination Phase:Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, and interview evaluation.

3. Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.

Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process) to the email listed on your online application.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.

What's Next? Apply today and share this posting with anyone who may be interested!

Click to review theAFSCME MOU (https://www.joincathedralcity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CathedralCity-FINAL-AFSCME-MOU\_Signatures-10.20.21-included-side-letter.pdf) .

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ YES

+ NO

02

Do you have a valid California Class C driver license?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please describe the highest level of education that you have completed.

+ High School Diploma

+ Some College

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher

04

Please list any college or technical school coursework that you have taken in planning, building, construction engineering, or in a related field. If none, type "none".

05

Do you have experience and knowledge of interpreting building codes; or experience in reviewing construction plans, and interpretation of General Plan and Zoning Ordinance? If yes, experience must also be listed on your application.

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please specify the agency/company and years of employment. If no, type "n/a".

07

Do you have experience with Energov/EPL Permitting software? If yes, please specify where you obtained the experience. If no, type "no".

08

Do you possess a Permit Technician Certificate? If yes, please attach a copy.

+ Yes

+ No

09

Acknowledgement: If you do not have a Permit Technician certificate, you must have the ability to obtain a certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or an accredited certifying organization within six (6) months of hire.

+ Yes, I acknowledge

+ No, I do not acknowledge

10

What unique strengths would you bring to this role, and how can you contribute to the department's continued growth and improvement?

Required Question

Employer

City of Cathedral City

Address

68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero

Cathedral City, California, 92234

Website

http://www.joincathedralcity.org

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