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Nevada County Permit Processing Technician in Nevada City, California
Permit Processing Technician
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Permit Processing Technician
Salary
$59,688.36 - $72,867.12 Annually
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0046
Department
Environmental Health
Opening Date
02/27/2026
Closing Date
3/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 8, 2026
Nevada County is seeking a Permit Processing Technician to work in the Environmental Health Department of the Community Development Agency. This position will play a vital role in providing excellent customer service to the community. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, demonstrates great attention to detail, is well organized, self-directed, and professional. This candidate will review, process, and approve permits, that do not require professional-level certification, perform field inspections, data entry, supporting and assisting in project assignments, serving as a customer service representative, and performing related work as required.
Desired Knowledge of includes:
Basic principles and functions of the EH Department and other Departments within Agency.
Techniques for gathering, compiling, and presenting data in visual form.
Local land use ordinance, zoning, and agency policies.
Basic principles of chemistry, biology, and environmental geology.
Desired Skills in include:
Interpreting and explaining policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public.
Reviewing permit applications for accuracy and completeness.
Planning, organizing, and carrying out research.
Using computer technology and applications in the performance of daily activities.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintaining records and preparing routine correspondence and reports.
Analyzing and evaluating data to make recommendations based on findings.
Health & Wellness Benefits: (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/employeebenefits) This full-time position comes with an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. We also offer optional flexible spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care), 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts, and a variety of other benefits. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) program through the Department of Education.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
To read the full job description, pleaseclick here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1081083?keywords=permit%20processing%20technician&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Education and Experience Required
Equivalent to 2 years of college level coursework from an accredited college or university, which includes 12 semester units in geography, cartography, mathematics, construction or environmental health sciences. (Transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit.)
OR
3 years sub-professional office work experience equivalent to the classification of Permit Processing Assistant II with the County of Nevada.
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? You must upload copies of your official or unofficial college transcripts to your application.
Did not graduate High School or GED
High School or GED
Some college: 0-59 units
Some college: 60-89 units
Some college: 90-119 units
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
How many semester units of college coursework have you taken in any of the following subject areas: Geography, cartography, mathematics, construction, regional planning, environmental health sciences, or similar field? You must upload copies of your official or unofficial transcript to your application.
I have not attended college or have not taken courses in the above subject subjects
Up to 3 semester units of any of the above subjects
4 to 6 semester units of any of the above subjects
7 to 9 semester units of any of the above subjects
10 to 11 semester units of any of the above subjects
12 to 13 semester units of any of the above subjects
14 or more units of any of the above subjects
03
Which of the following best describes your professional office work experience equivalent to a Permit Processing Assistant II with the County of Nevada?
None
Less than one year
1 to less than 2 years
2 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 4 years
4 to less than 5 years
5 or more years
04
Based on your answer above, please elaborate on your relevant work experience equivalent to a Permit Processing Assistant II.
05
The Permit Processing Technician will handle a wide variety of assignments and situations that will include the preparation of documents and charts and the ability to assist in the review and approval of permits, that do not require professional-level certification, and field work. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for interpreting various maps and drawings including topography maps. This individual should be comfortable handling a wide variety of customers and be able to respond to questions on local land use ordinances, State regulations, and agency policies. This position is public facing and will require someone with clear communication skills and solid customer service experience. Please select the response that best describes your experience and education.
I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
06
This position requires field work. Can you describe any previous field work experience you may have?
Required Question
Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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