Description

Final Filing Deadline: September 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. 

The Town of Corte Madera's Community Development Department is hiring a Permit Technician to join their team. 

Town

The Town strives to enhance the community’s health, safety, and quality of life by serving its residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership. Corte Madera, California, a community of just under 10,000 people, is devoted to preserving its rich history, maintaining today’s quality of life, and carefully planning its future. Corte Madera is located in central Marin County and has everything at its doorstep.

Department

The Department of Community Development, previously the Planning and Building Department, was created by the Corte Madera Town Council in February 2023 to be consistent with what other municipalities have done over the past several years.  The Town created the Department of Community Development as local communities have focused more time and effort on future growth and development with an eye towards improving economic sustainability and administering housing policy for their communities. The Department of Community Development handles topics related to planning, building, zoning, housing programs, code enforcement and economic development. 

Position

Under general supervision, the Permit Technician is a journey-level classification responsible for performing a full range of technical permitting functions requiring knowledge of building permit processes, including the legal aspects of building codes and regulations, and of basic zoning codes and regulations. Employees assigned to this class are experienced in providing technical and clerical support in a related field and are certified as a Permit Technician. Incumbents initially work under more immediate supervision, progressing to general supervision as the incumbent becomes able to independently perform the full range of duties associated with this class. After gaining departmental experience, employees are expected to work with a great deal of independence, exercising judgment and initiative in problem solving, while recognizing their limits of authority and expertise and referring complex matters to management. 

Ideal CandidateThe Town seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in building permitting processes and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. 

Key qualities include:

Technical Expertise: Experienced in reviewing building applications and plan submittals for completeness; interprets building codes and zoning regulations accurately and consistently.
Customer Service: Courteous, patient, and professional in assisting the public at the front counter and by phone; capable of assessing customer needs, explaining procedures, and guiding applicants through the permit process.
Communication: Clear and professional communication with internal and external customers.
Teamwork: Works effectively with municipal departments and public agencies.

Our ideal candidate is dedicated, reliable, and a detail-oriented professional adept at performing initial reviews of plans and documents, verifying contractor credentials, calculating fees, processing permits, and maintaining accurate records. They are comfortable tracking plan review timelines and coordinating with consultants and internal departments to ensure timely permit issuance and inspections.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license with a demonstrated history of responsible driving.
• Must obtain a valid I.C.C. certification as a Permit Technician within one year of appointment.

Typical Qualifications
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:
Two years of responsible experience in the building construction trades or with a government building, planning or public works organization or three years of clerical, office support, and/or customer service experience preferably in a construction, building, engineering or similar office. 

Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; an Associate of Arts or Sciences degree in a related field is highly desirable.

License:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. 
Must obtain a valid I.C.C. certification as a Permit Technician within one year of appointment.