City of Lathrop
Permit Technician II
The PositionWe are actively seeking a full-time Permit Technician II. This position reports to the Chief Building Official, or designee and responsibilities include reviewing permit applications with construction plans for alterations, new buildings or repair stages to ensure compliance with building and zoning laws. A candidate with previous experience processing building permits that include, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations in commercial/industrial buildings and residences is highly desirable. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application for consideration.
The DepartmentThe City of Lathrop
Building Departmentis responsible for:
- Enforcement of minimum building standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use occupancy and location of all buildings and structure within the jurisdiction.
- Providing responsive and efficient service to the construction public in a friendly manner.
- Reviewing construction plans for compliance with City ordinances, state law and the model codes.
- Providing competent investigations for all complaints.
- Providing education for the general public and construction professionals as it relates to new regulations and methods.
About LathropIncorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop.Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore. Lathrop’s population as of January 1, 2025, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 38,596. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in2021, 2022,2023 ,2024 and
2025 as one of Northern California’s fastest-growing communities. In 2024, Lathrop was reported to be the 5th fastest growing city in the country.With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.Essential Functions:Include but are not limited to the following:- Provides information to homeowners, builders, engineers, developers, architects and the public; serves as the initial public contact for the Building department by phone or at the counter; answers general questions regarding building functions and explains building ordinances, procedures and requirements; assists and advises the general public in matters relating to building requirements, status of submitted projects; prepares correspondence to architects, engineers and contractors relating to correction of plans and engineering detail.
- Coordinates projects and provides communication with all involved departments; attends developer meetings and coordinates proposed projects by priority infrastructure and fee estimates.
- Checks building plans and issues building permits for minor residential additions and alterations; approves small project plans and issues over the counter permits; reviews applications for completeness and accuracy; verifies contractor’s licenses, construction bonds, Workers’ Compensation, and insurance coverages; calculates plan check and building permit fees for plans submitted for review based on the type of construction and square footage, or by evaluated cost; collects fees and issues receipts for various applications, registrations and licenses; inputs data into automated information systems.
- Receives residential and commercial building and development permit applications and plans; opens plan review files; coordinates with other departments and follows up on permit status as necessary; receives, logs, and distributes development plans for plan checking; inputs plan review information from all departments into automated system; updates and generates required reports; maintains and retrieves files and documents for all permit areas; reviews corrected plans for conformity with requirements; calculates fees and submits documentation for permit issuance.
- Updates permit records and files; enters data into automated system; logs permit activities; schedule inspections in compliance with standardized requirements. Responds to public inquiries at counter, by phone and in writing.
- Performs a variety of office support and technical tasks for assigned areas of responsibility; drafts and proofreads a variety of documents, including general correspondence, memoranda and related material; prepares reports and technical documents; receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail.
- Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves service complaints.
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
- Other Duties as assigned.
The full job description(s) can be viewed by accessing the following link:Education and/or ExperienceIn addition to the above, two years of experience in reviewing and processing building, grading and improvement plans and/or permits equivalent to that of a Permit Technician I in the City of Lathrop.
License/Certificates- Possession of a Permit Technician Certificate (or equivalent) from the International Code Council (ICC) and possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Plans Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC).
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping and/or crawling in order to install or repair computer or printer cables and hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for semi-skilled movements, such as taking apart casings, installing parts, reconnecting computers and data entry. May involve extensive Video Display Terminal (VDT) exposure, in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles potentially found in the maintenance or installation of equipment. The employee may occasionally work with use of a vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may increase around the use of heavy computer hardware, servers, and sound systems.ApplicationsUse the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity. A completed employment application is required.
Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. EEOCThe City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.Reasonable AccommodationsThe City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process maycontact Human Resources at (209) 941-7350 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
