Permitting Technician

Permitting Technician – Part-Time (Santa Barbara, CA)

Company: SB Planning

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Employment Type: Part-Time

About Us:

SB Permitting is a fast-growing firm specializing in permit expediting, zoning consultation, and development support. We help clients navigate complex municipal regulations, ensuring smooth and efficient project approvals. Our close-knit team specializes in filling out multiple roles and working across fields to deliver a positive experience to our clients. Our team is expanding, and we're looking for a Project Manager to play a key role in our operations.

Position Overview:

This is a part-time role perfect for someone interested in urban planning, construction, real estate, or government processes. As a Permitting Technician, you’ll act as the extra muscle for our Project Managers—handling municipal visits, gathering information, submitting permits, and ensuring our projects move forward smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Municipal Visits & Research – Visit city offices to obtain project information, ask questions, and clarify permit requirements.

Permit Submissions – Assist in preparing and submitting permit applications to ensure timely approvals.

Project Support – Help track permit statuses, manage documents, and support project managers with various administrative tasks.

Team & City Coordination – Communicate with city officials and relay important updates to the team.

Who You’ll Work With:

Project Managers – Assisting them in permit-related tasks.

Municipal Officials – Gathering key regulatory information.

Ideal Candidate:

Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Strong communication skills for interacting with city staff.

Comfortable handling in-person tasks at municipal offices.

Interest in urban planning, development, or a related field (experience is a plus but not required).

Why Join SB Permitting?

Flexible part-time hours, ideal for students or those looking to gain experience in development and permitting.

Hands-on exposure to real-world city planning and permitting processes.

Interested? Send us your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit!