The City of Newport Beach seeks an experienced individual who is motivated and organized for our Permit Counter Supervisor position. This individual will interact with the public and provide technical support to permit technicians.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of January 11, 2023. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach to their resume to their online application. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for February 8, 2023. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

This position is represented by the Newport Beach Professional and Technical Employees Association (Prof Tech). Total employee contributions towards retirement and benefits are a minimum of 17.17%. Please review below for a list of compensation and benefits.


Compensation and Benefits
Retirement: California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies. Classic tier II employees, who have been in the CalPERS system and are new to the City of Newport Beach, will receive a 2% @ 60 formula. Employees new to the City and CalPERS, and do not belong to a reciprocal agency of CalPERS, will receive the tier III formula of 2% @ 62. Employees are required to contribute 11.5% of pensionable income towards their retirement benefit. Deductions are made on a pre-tax basis. Pension contribution limitations set by PEPRA are currently $175,250 for new members and $330,000 for classic members.
LIUNA Supplemental Retirement: Employees contribute 3.22% of salary for this benefit through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Participation is mandatory.
Medicare: Federal mandate requires all employees hired or rehired by any government agency on or after April 1, 1986 to participate in Medicare. The City matches the employee's Medicare contribution, which is 1.45% of salary. Enrollment and deduction amounts are subject to change based on negotiated terms and additional laws.
Retiree Medical Benefit: Employees are required to contribute 1% of salary for this benefit through pre-tax payroll deduction. Vesting occurs after five years of full-time service, and City-paid contributions based on age and years of service begin. Account funds may be used after separation from the City for reimbursement of eligible medical expenses.
Disability Insurance: Up to 66.67% of covered wages up to a maximum benefit of $1,846 weekly for short-term disability after a 30-calendar day waiting period and $15,000 monthly for long-term disability after 180 calendar day waiting period.
Cafeteria Plan: Choose from CalPERS PPO and HMO medical plans, MetLife dental PPO and HMO plans and MetLife vision PPO. $1,725 monthly cafeteria allowance to purchase medical, dental and vision insurance plus an additional $151 monthly contribution if participating in a medical plan. If electing medical coverage and spend less than the City contribution, there shall be no cash back provided. If waiving the City’s medical insurance plan after demonstrating proof of alternate group medical insurance coverage, an opt-out allowance of $500 per month is provided.
Flexible Spending Account: Optional. Maximum pre-tax election per calendar year for medical is $3,050 and $5,000 per household for dependent care.
Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Roth option: Optional participation. The City will match each member's active contribution, up to $30 per month.
Life Insurance: City-paid policy up to $50,000 in coverage based on annual salary. Supplemental life insurance is available at the employee’s expense and payroll deductions are made on a post-tax basis. Maximum supplemental life insurance coverage is $500,000.
Employee Assistance Program: City-paid benefit which provides confidential counseling on work and life issues.
Flex Leave: This is a combination of sick and vacation leave which is earned at a rate of 6.00 hours per pay period (156 hours per year), with a maximum of 10.00 hours per pay period (260 hours per year) based on years of full-time City service.
Schedule: Depending on the position a variety of work schedules may be available (e.g., 5/40, 9/80, 4/10).
Telecommuting: Employees receive 80 hours of telecommuting hours per year.
Office Attire: Business casual or jeans paired with a City provided polo shirt.
Holidays: Equivalent to 12 paid holidays per year which includes one floating holiday.