Fire Permit Technician

Fire Permit Technician

Salary

$4,828.16 - $6,469.37 Monthly

Location

Rialto, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-100

Department

FIRE PREVENTION

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Classification Definition

This position will be for the Fire Department

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of technical clerical tasks in support of processing building permits for commercial and residential projects; to provide difficult, complex and specialized office support; to provide information to the general public on operations and activities regarding building permits; to maintain program information, files and records; and to perform a variety of technical duties relative to the Building Department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the full journey level class. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities

Essential Functions:

• Issues permits based on type of plans submitted; accepts plans and prepares for plan check process; maintains log book for all plan check submittals; processes Certificate of Occupancy permits for businesses.
• Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of reports and forms.
• Provides information to the general public on permits that may require the use of judgment and explanation of program rules, policies and procedures.
• Answers the telephone; responds to questions and/or refers callers to appropriate City staff; takes detailed and accurate messages as required; responds to inquiries from the general public.
• Provides cashiering services for the department; processes payments for Building, Planning and Engineering Divisions.
• Processes inspection requests by phone or over the counter.
• Files documents and plans; copies forms, enters and retrieves data, and updates data as necessary; maintains hand-out forms and orders supplies.
• May accept payments for services or fees; balance related ledgers; refers checks which do not clear to appropriate staff or agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of Building Department.
• Methods and techniques of calculating fees for services.
• Rules, regulations, policies and procedures in assigned programs.
• Principles of business letter writing.
• Mathematical calculations.
• Principles of filing and record keeping.
• Proper English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of complex or specialized office duties in Building Department.
• Type at a speed necessary for successful job completion if assigned.
• Prepare business letters and memoranda.
• Explain policies and procedures involving various permits.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Maintain a variety of files and records.
• Review and process documents.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Minimum requirements as a condition of hire:

Experience:

• One year of administrative or technical program support.

Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a State of California driver license.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedure:

A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at www.yourrialto.com. All other employment inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources Department. 246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909) 820-2540.

Selection Process:

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility:

Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. For more information, please see the Citys Veterans Preference Policy.

E-Verify:

The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.

This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

RETIREMENT

The California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), which took effect in January 2013, changes the way CalPERS retirement and health benefits are applied, and places compensation limits on members. The greatest impact is felt by new CalPERS members.

As defined by the PEPRA, a new member includes:

• A member who joined CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013, who, on or after January 1, 2013, is hired by a different CalPERS employer following a break in service of more than six months.
• A new hire who joined CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in another California public retirement system.
• A new hire who joins CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

All members who dont fall into the definitions above are considered classic members. Classic members will retain the existing benefit enrollment levels for future service with the same employer.

According to the Rialto City Employees Association (RCEA) Memorandum of Understanding, in addition to the monthly salary, the City offers:

CAFETERIA PLAN The Citys Contribution to the Cafeteria Plan to go towards the employees contributions for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums will be one thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars ($1,950) per month. Employees hired on or after 11/14/2018 shall be provided one thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950) per month, but there shall be no cash back to the employee for any amount not used. Opt out for new hire employees (on or after 11/14/2018) shall be limited to a $200 per month for not electing City medical insurance.

LIFE INSURANCE provides a $75,000 double indemnity policy for employee plus dependent coverage ($10,000 for spouse and $5,000 dependent children).

MERIT RAISES may be received in the form of salary increases seven times within or in six years with the attainment of satisfactory work performance.

BILINGUAL PAY is paid at the rate of $100 per period for employees who successfully pass the bilingual proficiency examination for Spanish.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE An employee who has completed the probationary period and has attained college degrees will receive an increase to their pay as follows:

Bachelors Degree: Five percent (5%) of base salary

Masters Degree: Seven point five percent (7.5%) of base salary

Please note, these educational incentives are not cumulative.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Employees can receive up to $2,500 per fiscal year.

VACATION is earned at the biweekly rate of six (6) hours for the first through fourth years.

SICK LEAVE is accumulated at the rate of 4.62 hours per period (120 hours per year) with no maximum amount of accumulation.

SPORTS CENTER Employees, employees spouses, retirees, and retirees spouses shall be allowed free use of the Rialto Fitness Center during normal operating hours as long as the City has managerial control of the facility. Employees, employees spouses, retirees, and retirees spouses shall adhere to the same regulations regarding reservations and the use and care of the facilities as the general public.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION is available to those employees who wish to supplement their retirement income. Money may be deducted from their checks and placed in a security plan without paying taxes on the amount until it is withdrawn. Employees with 5-9 years of City service the City contributes $370/month on the employees behalf. Employees with 10+ years of City service the City contributes $670/month on the employees behalf.

Current Benefits/Incentives: Rialto City Employees Association

EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

01

Please list all Fire Prevention Certifications that you possess.

02

Please explain your experience in Fire Prevention.

03

Are you available to work Tuesday-Friday work schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Rialto

Address 150 S. Palm Avenue

Rialto, California, 92376

Phone (909) 820-2528

Website http://www.yourrialto.com