Permit Center Technician I/II

Powhatan County•Virginia, VA

17h

About The Position

This position performs technical duties in support of the Community Development department’s operations, including Building Inspection, Planning, and Zoning. The position may be filled at Level I or II depending on the new hire’s experience and qualifications. The technician assists customers in person and through email, mail, and telephone; provides administrative support to department management and staff; coordinates building permits and inspection scheduling; reviews applications and permits for applicable requirements; and prepares, routes, and distributes departmental documents. The role also supports Planning Commission meetings, records management, reporting, departmental expenditures, mail, Freedom of Information Act requests, contractor license verification, street-sign orders, and website and forms maintenance. The Planning Director assigns work through general instructions and spot-checks completed work for procedural compliance, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of results. The job description describes the general nature and level of work and does not encompass every possible duty or qualification. Powhatan County states that it will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of county zoning and subdivision ordinances.
Knowledge of the department’s building permit review process.
Knowledge of erosion and sediment control program requirements.
Knowledge of County business licensing processes.
Knowledge of department plan review processes.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, including project-tracking software.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in providing customer service.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Assist customers in person and via email, mail, and telephone, providing information and assistance.
Provide administrative support to department management and staff.
Coordinate the building permit process, receive documents, and schedule inspections.
Process vouchers for cash and checks for departmental services; receive and/or review records, reports, memoranda, correspondence, and other materials; and process invoices for payment.
Review business license applications for compliance with zoning ordinance requirements and building permits for environmental and zoning compliance.
Receive, prepare, and distribute site plans, plats, zoning requests, permit applications, erosion control plans, and other documents to appropriate staff and local or state agencies.
Prepare and distribute documents for monthly Planning Commission packets and upload documents to the departmental website.
Transcribe minutes from monthly Planning Commission meetings and upload approved minutes to the departmental website.
Serve as the department’s Records Retention Officer and maintain and manage records according to state requirements.
Research and gather data and prepare monthly reports.
Receive, process, and distribute departmental mail.
Process Freedom of Information Act requests.
Verify contractor licensure.
Order new and replacement street signs for county roads.
Maintain records of department expenditures.
Update the department website and maintain an inventory of department forms.
Perform related duties as assigned.