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CONSENT ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT NEIUBER, INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
VIA: JAMES MAKSHANOFF, CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2012
SUBJECT: CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISION—BUILDING TECHNICIAN
RECOMMENDATION
The Personnel Board recommends, pursuant to the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 3.5, that
the City Council adopts the revised class specifications for Building Technician.
BACKGROUND
The position of Building Technician was last updated about 17 years ago. A number of job functions
have evolved since that time and it was deemed appropriate to update the class specification.
Key revisions to better reflect current duties are as follows:
• Revised definition to reference "Hdl automated permits system, and removed reference to
"Micro Plus automated permit system.
• Revised definition to include "assists the Community Improvement and Business License
Divisions as needed.
• Revised"essential functions"to more accurately reflect the current required functions of the
position.
Approval of these recommended changes will update the class specification to the current
responsibilities.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
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CITY OF AZUSA
BUILDING TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs technical work involving processing of permit applications,
calculation of fees, issuance of permits using "Hdl" computer automated permits system; reviews small
construction plans for completeness; receives plans for plan checking; maintains computerized permit
tracking system; provides information to developers, contractors; homeowners, members of the public
and private agencies at the counter and by telephone; assists the Community Improvement and Business
License Divisions as needed, maintains related files; performs related clerical support and other related
duties.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Building Technician is a single position class responsible for coordinating the permit application
process; performing minor plan checking; processing building permit applications and issuing permits in
accordance with established requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the
essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.
Assists the public at the counter with processing forms and permit applications, plan check submittal for
residential and commercial developments.
Reviews building permit applications, verifies required documents before issuance of permits (i.e.,
Workers Compensation, contractor license, business license, etc.).
Issues building permits, take in plans for plan check; reviews plans for completeness, performs minor
over-the-counter plan checking on minor construction including, but not limited to; patios, carports,
and window replacements.
Inputs information in Hdl computer automated permit system.
Answers general questions from the public, contractors, and other divisions regarding Building Division
policies and procedures.
Provides information to public, contractors and developers relative to fees; collects fees and inputs into
computer cashiering system.
Coordinates daily building inspection activity. Receives and schedules inspection requests from home
owners, contractors, and developers. Limits daily inspections as needed to assure all inspection requests
can be honored as scheduled. Distributes daily inspection requests to Building Inspectors.
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Creates and maintains building project file folders. Updates files as needed (i.e., Fee receipts,
Agency clearance's, special inspection reports, etc.) Coordinates final project approval; circulates
occupancy approval form to other Divisions and Departments, verifies requirements of all projects are
complete prior to printing Certificate of Occupancies.
Distributes permits to inspectors for daily updates.
Daily, inputs all permit applications into computer data base, logging all inspections and results; advises
public/contractors on inspection results.
Provides clerical support for Economic and Community Development Department (e.g., maintains
payroll records; processes invoices and requisitions, prepares various correspondence and reports).
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities
necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include graduation from high school
or equivalent supplemented by course work in building/construction inspection and four years of
increasingly responsible clerical experience requiring the application of policies and procedures related
to building and construction or two years permits issuance experience in municipal building department
which required interpretation and application of rules and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of processes and procedures associated with building and engineering permits;
building and zoning codes; laws and ordinance relating to land use; record keeping and record
management practices; good public relations; permit process and fee structures; type at a rate of 40
words per minute. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; maintain
accurate records and files; prepare reports; read and understand plans and specifications; work
cooperatively and effectively with others; understand, explain and apply codes, regulations, policies and
procedures; analyze situations and make appropriate decisions; meet the public in situations requiring
diplomacy and tact; perform plan checking and detect deviations from regulations and standard
practices; interpret routine and simple architectural and engineering plans; work independently; perform
moderate to difficult clerical/administrative duties which includes the operation of a computer; use ,
maintain and balance computerized cashiering system and perform mathematical computations.
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