Permit Technician Career [Building & Safety Department]

Unlocking the Permit Technician Career Path in the Building & Safety Department 🏢📑 #PermitTechnician #BuildingAndSafety #CareerPath

Intro -- 0:00
Permit Technician Job Titles -- 1:02
What is a Permit Technician? -- 1:26
What a Permit Technician does -- 1:35
Example questions Permit Technicians are asked with responses -- 2:17
** Do I need a building permit to....? -- 2:20
** What is the status of the plans and permit application I submitted? -- 2:39
** Which internal and external agencies will review my project? -- 3:05
** What are the permit fees to my project? -- 3:48
The Role of a Permit Technician -- 4:45
** Agency partnerships (departments permit techs will work with) -- 5:42
Building Department Career Path -- 9:11
Becoming an ICC Certified Permit Technician -- 11:36
Training and Networking opportunities -- 12:37
Employment Opportunities and Job Search Portals -- 16:09
Advice -- 17:24

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A Permit Technician is a professional, normally, within the Building (Inspection) Department. Similar to a Building Inspector, there will always be a need for these professionals.
This profession is not-well known amongst employment seekers; however, it is very rewarding and it opens the door to other opportunities within local and state agencies.
In recent months there seems to be a high demand for these professionals.

I hope this video helps individuals seeking a career change, or a challenging/rewarding job.

Enjoy and please share and subscribe/like.
Take care.

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REFERENCED LINKS:

Find A Local ICC Permit Technician Chapter In Your Area:

California Building Officials (“CALBO”) Training Webpage:

PG&E Utility Company -- Free of Cost Workshops:

Southern California Edison -- Free of Cost Workshops:

Simpson Strong-Tie -- Free of Cost Workshops:

Pryor Seminars -- Business and related Seminars:

International Code Council Job Search Engine

CalOpps Job Search Engine (California)

Indeed -- Job Search Engine:

Government Jobs -- Job Search Engine:

[kansas]

Just got a job offer from Kansas City to be a Permit Technician, this video helped with my interview, thanks!

[hellojuliebeth]

Thanks! I watched this video before I had an interview with a local city and it really helped me to know which skills
And experience I had that I needed to highlight. I had school district front desk experience and a little estimating experience from a window film company but the city took a chance on my and gave me the job. So thank you again for your excellent video!!

[CBO.online]

Here are some example interview questions for the Permit Technician job:

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- Describe your education, training and work experience and how it has prepared you for the position of Permit Technician? Tip: include relevant volunteer experience.
- What have you done to prepare yourself for this position?
- The Permit Technician is required to be detailed oriented. Please describe examples of your work experience where attention to detail was critical.
- This position requires the ability to organize and prioritize your own workload while responding to the immediate needs and requests of others. Describe how you would stay on track with constant interruptions.
- What types of reports have you worked on?
- What are your strengths. What are your weaknesses?
- Scenario: You are having a “bad day;” you spilled coffee on your clothes, your car wouldn’t start this morning. What would you do to keep your attitude positive and customer service oriented?
- One of the goals of this department is to provide excellent customer service. What does this mean to you and how would you provide excellent customer service.
- When explaining regulations, you often must deal with impatient or upset citizens. How would you handle an argumentative person while still conveying the necessary information?
- If you had a disagreement with your supervisor (or coworker) how would you handle the situation?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Why do you want to work for this organization?
- Why do you think you are the best candidate for this position?
- Can you name some of the building codes enforced by this agency?
- What is a Building Permit?
- Can you name some works that are exempt from building permits? Tip: See work exempt from building permits video.
- What is the Occupancy Classification for a Single-Family Dwelling? Tip: R-3
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Finally, a lot of agencies are now relying heavily on technology; so, you may be asked how well you work with technology and to provide examples.

I hope this helps you all. Please feel free to leave comments and/or feedback.

Good luck!

[allone]

Hi, Your videos are so helpful, I came looking for info about the permits process as we are encountering some hiccups in our very small project. Your calm voice and demeanor is very helpful and led me to listen to this one about Permit Technicians. I'm recently retired, but this career sounds so interesting, I wish I had known more about this sooner. Many thanks for the great channel and the important information you are providing.

[Leontothymos]

I just applied to City of Fort Lauderdale for Permit Technician.

[YesseK]

This was a such a great video, it was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the information!

[art-alchemy]

Thank You this was so helpful as I just had an interview for this job role but I was slightly offer for a different role with higher salary and still be a backup for the technician. Imagine that!

[rubystar]

Thank you so much for all your videos ! You helped me understand so much ! Thank

[pacifigue]

Hello I applied at local city hall for Permit Tech . I been invited for an interview and I received an email saying : The city does participate in a behavioral based interview process, which means we are looking at past behavior to help predict future behavior. Therefore, it is a good idea to come with some very clear, descriptive examples of different work situations that you have had to handle or have been a part of. I would also suggest looking up the STAR interview method as that will help guide you in your response to the question. Any idea what kind of question to be expected. Previously I been working in retail . Will questions be related to my retail experience and situation I had with people?

[maribelrosa]

Thank you!! My interview with the City is this Tuesday. I am soo nervous, any advise? I am a permits/inpections coordinator for almost 8 years for a private company. Hopefully, that helps. Gracias por este video, es de mucha ayuda.

[googleit]

Im thinking about switching from my current career (architecture) to something in government. Ive realized that design isnt really my thing. However, im not really sure what kinds of promotion opportunities exist for permit techs. I like to know what my end goals can reasonably be before I make the change to a new career. Do you know what a Permit Tech can expect for possible promotions (example, promotion from permit tech to plans examiner. This may be a bad example, but I think it gets my point across)?

[brew]

Hello thank you for the video I'm looking to change careers and I have an interest in becoming a permit technician and be certified.. I have zero experience and would like to know where do I start . what should I focus on first ?

[brandondelgado]

Hey Jose, I graduated with a double major in architecture. Became a building division intern and got permit technician certified early on. I'm almost a year in, but no job lets me get passed hr screening since they see I'm under a year and I get washed out? Any tips on application process? My end goal is a Building inspector. Currently planning on taking J1 California Residential inspector in a few months

[burritolver]

Hi I’m looking into becoming a permit technician is there any way you can list the books I need to buy? Is the tech study companion one of them?

[Lovely_Jay]

I was working as a project management/permit coordinator for a chemical company. Focusing on environmental permitting and CEQA support working remote. I was making 38.50 an hour but got let go due to force reduction. What classes do you recommend so I can stay in this field?

[drummerboi]

I have a written test coming up in the hiring process, says it’s job related questions to see if I’m right for the job, but no further details as for what’s on the test. Any advice?

[troynjen]

Hello, my name is Jen, I use my husbands google account for posting. Just clarifying so you are aware who is asking. I am in the process of studying to take my permit tech ICC exam. My husband (Troy) is a Commercial Building Inspector. I am testing in early 2023 and ordered the 2021 IZC and corresponding books for the exam via the ICC site, however ALL of the study material available for passing the test is only for 2018. Will that be helpful for me to study and be able to pass the 2021 test? Or what’s the best course of action I should take? Should I test for the 2018 certification instead since that’s what all the study material is about? I Am in California btw. Please let me know your thoughts and opinions on this. I called ICC but got conflicting information. One says to take the 2021 test, the other says to just take the 2018 test, I’m so confused and don’t want to waste $290 if I’ll just have to take again or it won’t be useful. Thanks

[yacmanysalvatierra]

How can I get the ICC Permit Technician Certificate in Florida?

[iponnn]

Would people in their early 20’s be good for this job?