JOBDESCRIPTION
City of Patterson
Human Resources
BUILDING SERVICES
SUPERVISOR
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Under general supervision, the Building Services Supervisor performs responsible, complex and varied support, to include technical advisory work in processing and issuing building permits consistent with building and zoning codes; compiling monthly building reports required by state & county regulations; supervises the work of technical and support personnel assigned to the Building Services unit including, directing, organizing, scheduling, training, and coordinates work-related activities; and performs related duties as required and/or assigned.
The Building Services Supervisor is the supervisory level in the Building Services unit. This position provides a full range of detailed and complex technical, advisory, research, resolution, and support duties. The incumbent is expected to work independently, exercising initiative and sound judgment with general direction. This position differs from the Permit Technician II classification in that the incumbent is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Building Services unit, including supervision, training, and discipline; acts as an administrator of the permit issuance system; and coordinates interdepartmental functions for workflow efficiencies.
Receives general supervision from the Director of Community Development.
Exercises supervisory responsibility over technical staff and exercises responsible charge of assigned building services operations.
Typical essential duties may include, butarenotlimited to,the following:
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for issuing building permits and managing associated records and plans; reviews the work of others to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, applicable codes, ordinances, and policies.
Reviews building and site development plans and specifications of residential and non-residential projects for compliance.
Reviews building permit submittals for proper form, completeness, and legal requirements.
JOB SUMMARY
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Establish schedules and methods for providing building permit services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies, and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Participate in the selection of building permit technicians, clerical staff; and building inspectors, and provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the building services program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Perform the most technical and complex tasks of the work unit, including providing permit services to customers.
Calculates or reviews all commercial, industrial, and residential building permit fees; provides permit fee estimates to developers/builders.
Responsible for quarterly and monthly reporting of mitigation fees, county impact fees, state Strong Motion (SMOT) fees, and building permits to the county, state, and City’s Finance Department.
Coordinate the provision of customer services, issuance of building permits, building inspections, management of records, plans, and maps, and various clerical functions.
Maintain close working relationships with various city and county offices, boards, building inspectors, contractors, and architects.
Oversee the management of proper filing of all records, including building plans and permits; ensure proper reproduction of maps and plans by subordinate-level staff.
Maintain records concerning operations and programs; prepare reports on operations and activities.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields of building construction, inspection, and permitting; incorporate new developments as appropriate into City programs.
Provide assistance, including scheduling, to the contracted Building Official and Building Inspectors; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a permit processing program; modern and complex principles and practices of office management and administration; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations, business letter writing and report preparation, and
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
record keeping; basic principles and practices of the building industry, municipal budget preparation and administration; basic mathematics; basic construction practices and concepts; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; building materials and modern methods of building construction; standard operating procedures and requirements of a building inspection division; effective public contact techniques in-person, on the telephone and through written correspondence.
Ability to: Coordinate and direct building permit programs; supervise, organize and review the work of assigned staff, including the provision of customer services of building permits; select, train and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing building permits; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state and local polices, laws and regulations; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; plan and organize own work, and the work of others, to meet changing priorities and deadlines; correctly apply knowledge of codes and ordinances related to the issuance of building permits; make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines, make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately; maintain accurate and detailed records of plans and specifications; prepare clear and concise reports; work in a team based environment to achieve common goals; coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; communicate under considerable pressure or in stressful situations; communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen, fingerprint, background check, and reference check.
Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.
Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Normally this would include:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible, technical experience related to permit processing and plan submittals, including commercial, industrial, and residential; two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience desirable.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification.
Mental Requirements: The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to review documents related to unit operations;
NECSSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATIONS
MENTAL and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain unit policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily activities. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and in-person services.
Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a standard office environment.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Created: August 2025
Approved: September 2025