Description

The City of Benicia is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional to become the next Development Services Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the planning and building permitting process and is eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benicia is a vibrant waterfront community of 28,000 residents that combines small-town charm with the operations of a full-service city. Located in the Bay Area, the City has recently completed major upgrades to its development services, including a new permitting system, GIS integration, and streamlined internal processes — making this an ideal time to join a modernized, efficient department.

As a Development Services Technician, you’ll report to the Building Official and work closely with planning, engineering, and building staff. You’ll be a key point of contact for customers and play an important role in supporting a seamless permitting experience. Benicia’s diverse landscape — including two historic districts, a busy industrial park, a waterfront location, and access to two major interstates — offers you the chance to work on a wide range of projects and grow your professional skills.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a city that values innovation, service, and professional growth, we invite you to apply and become part of Benicia’s future.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Development Services Technician I:

Education: Graduation from high school or its equivalent. College courses with emphasis in building, planning, engineering, architecture, or related field highly desired.

Experience: At least one (1) year of increasingly responsible clerical or technical work involving public contact.  Work experience which relates to land use regulations, building process, construction, drafting, mapping, customer service, or permit issuance highly desired.

Certification: Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of hire, an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certificate.  Certificate must be obtained as a condition of passing probation.

Development Services Technician II:

Education: Graduation from high school or its equivalent. College courses with emphasis in building, planning, engineering, architecture, or related field desired but not required.

Experience: One year of responsible experience performing technical duties similar to a City of Benicia Development Services Technician I.

Certification: Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certificate at time of hire.

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