Permit Technician

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Summary

Building inspection and permitting customer service, process online permit applications, and maintain contractor files. Provide customer service to general public, industry professionals and City staff.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives the public, providing customer assistance to filling out permit applications, checks for accuracy and completeness; invoices and processes payments
• Submits plans to the appropriate authority for approval
• Responds to frequent telephone, e-mail, or in person inquiries regarding construction or building permit requirements, statuses, fees, and inspections
• Checks sources to ensure that person doing electrical, plumbing work are properly licensed
• Receives payments for permits, posts payments, and balances receipts
• Runs various reports for the department and responds to public inquiries
• Maintains accurate files on construction permits
• Accountable for inventory / property management
• Makes recommendations that impact the budget
• Follows the city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of administrative experience or related area

Preferred Qualifications

• One plus years of post-secondary education
• Knowledge of municipal government and the development field

Certificates, Licenses, Responsibilities

• Valid driver’s license


Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.