Permit Technician / Senior Permit Technician

Permit Technician Or Senior Permit Technician

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a detail-oriented and friendly individual to join our Community Development Department as either a Permit Technician or Senior Permit Technician, depending on your experience. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact at our front counter, assisting the public with building permits, providing essential information about our services, and ensuring forms and applications are complete. If you enjoy working with people and have an eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

You'll be awesome at :

• Customer Focus
• Knowledge of Permits, Building Plans, & Zoning Codes
• Public Counter Experience
• Self-Management
• Prioritization Skills
• Administrative Skills and Attention to Detail
• Responsibility and Dependability
• Strong Organizational Skills

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on August 5, 2025.

The normal duties for the positions can be found in the job descriptions. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.

Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.

Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, alternative work schedules, wellness programs and more! The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO / ADA.