License/Permit Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Description

Description

The City of El Segundo is currently seeking a part-time License Permit Specialist I for the Fire Prevention Division. This position will work up to 19 hours per week. The current assignment is in the Fire Department. The Eligibility List established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

This recruitment is open until filled with a first review date of Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Interested Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.Applications received after October 23, 2026 may not be considered.

Definition: Under direct supervision, performs clerical and related support functions relative to the receipt and processing of materials for issuance of designated permits and/or licenses; and provides departmental clerical support.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Responds to routine inquiries from the public regarding license and/or permit application processes and procedures; provides information on other department/division programs and procedures.

Receives and reviews forms, applications, plans and related materials for accuracy and completeness relative to license and/or permit requirements.

Calculates and collects fees according to established fee schedules and maintains related records.

Prepares correspondence, notices, mailings and other materials related to license and/or permit processing, tracking, follow-up and the like.

Performs a variety of general clerical and word processing activities in support of department or division activities; prepares and organizes files and/or records for further processing; maintains files and filing systems.

Maintains supplies including applications, forms and related documents; requisitions supplies according to established procedures.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

T o perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

Standard office practices, procedures and equipment operation; and

Records processing and maintenance procedures and systems.

Skill in:

Operating typical office equipment, including computers and standard office computer programs;

Performing basic mathematical computations;

Sorting and maintaining files and records;

Understanding and following oral and written directions;

Receiving the public in person and over the telephone; and

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Working Conditions: Typical office environment.

Qualifications:

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years office clerical/administrative experience, including experience working with the public, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: Graduation from high school or GED.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

None

Supplemental Information

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA)
Benefit Summary - Effective 5/17/2019

PERS Retirement : Tier I-2%@55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Employee required contribution is 8% of pensionable income. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13 have three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare and payment of 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2025 Social Security income cap is $176,100.

Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Medical Insurance : $1,800 per month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS.

Educational Incentive : Up to $334.21 for B.A. if job doesn't require it. Must be approved by Department Head. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : $184.25 per month City contribution. Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental. $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. AD&D insurance policies provided for employees.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

State Disability Insurance (SDI) : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. There is a 1% Employee deduction for this benefit.

Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary after a 60-day waiting period. Applies to non-job related occurrences.

Work Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off.

Holidays : 11 fixed paid holidays plus 2 days of Personal Leave per year.

Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days [one workweek where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident. Two (2) additional unpaid days may be taken.

Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $1,750 per year for tuition and books.

Longevity Pay: Up to $66.84/mo for 5 yrs of service; Up to $133.68 for 10 yrs of service; Up to $200.53/mo for 15 yrs of service. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Uniform Allowance : Dollar amount varies for specific classes.

Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee); Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program; Payroll Direct Deposit.

Revised: 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 2/15; 8/16; 5/17;5/19; 8/22; 3/25