HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-027 N.C.S. 2/24/2014 Resolution No. 2014-027 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY REVISING
THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION OF PERMIT PROCESSING
TECHNICIAN AND AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION
OF PERMIT PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Permit Processing Technician
(as attached hereto and marked Exhibit A); and,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written
in this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the
Personnel System.
2. Takes this action pursuant to Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V— Compensation) and, that the
notice of this action has been properly posted.
3. Authorizes the position allocation of an additional Permit Processing Technician
position in the Building Services Department effective with the adoption of this
Resolution.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Appro d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma ata Regular meeting on the 24'r day of February, f rm:
2014,by the following vote:
City Attorntey
AYES: Albertson, Barrett,Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: , , Aar
City Clerk Mayor
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Exhibit A to Resolution
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R 00 5 . CLASS SPECIFICATION
\ Date: 02/24/2014
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Permit Processing Technician
Summary
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Provide technical information to industry professionals and the general public concerning the
policies and procedures of the Community Development Department; explain codes,
ordinances, rules, and regulations; accept applications for development activity, related
permits, clearances or requests for service; process same-day or over-the-counter permits.
Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official; responsibilities may include the
indirect supervision of support staff.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential
duties, skills, and demands.
Duties:
Provide information to the public at the counter, by telephone and through correspondence.
Assist the public in completing and filing applications and related materials for completeness
and accuracy prior to submission for plan check.
Input data into computer systemfor tracking file management.
Verify State Contractors' licenses.
Receive complaints and route to appropriate staff members.
Assemble application materials and create project application files for routing to other
departmental staff for processing.
Process/balance monies received from issuance of permits and apply to code accounts, and
coordinate payment of special development impact fees.
Operate standard office equipment such as faxes, photocopiers, and computers.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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Skills/Abilities:
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, codes, or governmental regulations.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from industry professionals and the
general public in a tactful manner.
Learn, understand and use construction/planning terminology.
Compute rate, ratio, and percent; balance money, code accounts, and coordinate payment
of special impact fees.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use the
computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and
arms, talk or hear, stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to
work in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate and the ability to
interact with large groups of people.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Records management practices and procedures.
Building plans, codes and related terminology.
Modern office practices.
Business English, spelling, and punctuation.
Principles, practices, and procedures related to processing planning and building permits.
Basic mathematics.
Computer systems and the application to permit processing.
Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
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Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. An Associate's degree or completion of college
coursework in construction, engineering, architecture, planning or related field is desirable.
Experience:
Two years of responsible clerical or office assistant experience involving public contact and the
use of computer applications.
Certificates/licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Revised: 02/24/14- Resolution #: 2014-027 N.C.S
Reformatted: 06/30/06
Established: 11/20/95- Resolution #: 95-300 N.C.S.
Department: City Manager/Building Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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