Salary : $83,495.47 - $100,924.59 Annually
Location : 1541 Second Street, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-CD09-CDD
Department: Community Development
Division: CDD BUILDING
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
UPCOMING SALARY INCREASES:

2.5% Salary Increase effective January 2027

3.5% Salary Increase effective July 2027

3.25% Salary Increase effective July 2028

2.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029
PRIOR YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE VACATION ACCRUAL CREDIT:Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa

Are you a building paraprofessional who has experience processing building permits? Do you enjoy interpreting building regulations and zoning ordinances? Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service to members of the building industry and construction trades?
Then APPLY today to join a hardworking team that strives to make our community and organization a better place!
The Community Resources and Development Department is seeking applicants for one (1) Permit Technician opening in our Building Division. Our Building Division continuously provides professional recommendations to our community on construction plans for compliance with the latest California Building Code, city ordinances, and state and federal laws. As a Permit Technician, you will work in collaboration with multiple team members in the Building Division including a fellow Permit Technician, Senior Permit Technician, Building Inspectors, Plans Examiner, and Chief Building Official, as well as other City departments and divisions across the organization.

As a Permit Technician, you will excel at providing responsive and efficient customer service while educating the general public and construction professionals about new building regulations and methods. Our Permit Technicians are responsible for advising contractors, developers, engineers, architects and the public on permit process requirements. As a Permit Technician, you will provide administrative and technical support to the Building Division including but not limited to application routing, plan checking, permit issuance, information sharing with contractors, developers, engineers, architects and/or the public, reporting, and application referrals. You will also be the first resource for community members and contractors coming in to seek expert guidance on regulations and ask questions regarding the permitting process. Additional duties may include administrative tasks such as answering phones, data entry, typing, recordkeeping, and filing.

We are looking for a team player with strong communication and collaboration skills who excels at interpreting building/zoning regulations and working with a wide variety of customers. Experience working with EnerGov permitting software is highly desirable. Applicants who have experience processing permits and plan checking for a Building Department, or in a similar setting for a local government agency are encouraged to apply!

***Special Requirements***:Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician is required within one year of appointment (date of hire).
Ideal candidates for the position of Permit Technician will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

• Building Technical Knowledge & Skill - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas such as building permits and zoning codes; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using experienced knowledge to accomplish results.
• Planning and Organizing - Establishing an action plan to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and using resources.
• Customer Focus - Provides excellent service to ensure a positive experience for both internal and external customers.
• Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Collaborating - Working in coordination to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to optimally handle own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.

In addition to the competitive salary and upcoming salary increases listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave - New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
• Prior Years of Public Service Vacation Accrual Credit -Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.
• Paid Holidays - 15 paid holidays per year.
• Personal Leave - 4 hours per year.
• Sick Leave - Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
• Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
• Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
• Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan.
• Life Insurance and AD&D - $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
• Phone Stipend - Up to $110 per month
• Tuition Reimbursement- $2,000 per year

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE:

Additionally, upon completion of the probationary period, our Community Resources and Development Department offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) which allows employees to enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend to promote work/life balance.
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.
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***Special Requirements***:Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician is required within one year of appointment (date of hire).
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Do you currently have an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification?
If yes, then please attach a copy of your International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification to your application.
*NOTE*: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician is required within one year of appointment.

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly describe your experience working in community development, building permitting, plan checking, building inspection, construction engineering, or a similar field.
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Please list the type of permitting softwares that you have worked with.
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