FT - Permit Specialist - Building Services Division

Ogden City Corporation•Ogden, UT

5d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Permit Specialist performs administrative and technical work related to processing and issuing building permits and related development applications. The role provides customer service to contractors, developers, and the public about permitting procedures, application requirements, adopted codes, and ordinances. It reviews applications for completeness, routes plans to appropriate departments for review, coordinates inspection scheduling, and maintains permit records. The position receives general supervision from the Building Services Supervisor or Building Services Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of increasingly responsible administrative, customer service, or technical experience related to permitting, construction, building inspection support, records management, or municipal government operations is preferred.
Possess or be able to obtain an appropriate, valid Utah driver's license.
Possess International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification or obtain it within 12 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within three months of hire.
Knowledge of general building permit processes and municipal development procedures.
Knowledge of basic building construction terminology and principles.
Knowledge of applicable city ordinances, state-adopted construction codes, and permitting requirements.
Skill in customer service and communicating technical information to the public.
Skill in maintaining accurate records and managing multiple applications simultaneously.
Skill in operating computer systems, permit-tracking software, and standard office equipment.
Ability to review permit applications and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, developers, and the public.
Ability to comply with city policies and regulations, including safety and risk-management standards.
Ability to maintain the physical condition, audio-visual perception, and mental capacity needed to perform assigned duties, including walking or standing for extended periods, communicating, reading, writing, and operating assigned equipment and vehicles as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with permit-management software systems or construction documentation.
Bilingual Spanish skills; employees demonstrating proficiency through an approved language assessment may be eligible for additional compensation under City policy.

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and process residential, commercial, and industrial building permit applications for completeness.
Provide contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and the public with information about permit requirements, application procedures, building codes, and city ordinances.
Route permit applications and construction plans to appropriate departments and reviewing agencies.
Verify contractor licensing, insurance requirements, and other regulatory documentation before permit issuance.
Calculate permit fees according to adopted fee schedules, direct applicants to payment methods, and verify payment before issuance.
Issue building permits and related approvals after required reviews and requirements are satisfied.
Schedule inspections and coordinate inspection requests with building inspectors and other city departments.
Maintain accurate permit, inspection, and plan-review records, including digital files and reports in the City's permitting software.
Assist with issuing certificates of occupancy and other final approvals after required inspections and documentation are verified.
Monitor permit activity and track application status to support timely processing.
Attend professional meetings and training to stay current with adopted codes, permit procedures, and software systems.
Participate in safety and risk-management activities and take action to reduce City liability.
Meet attendance and punctuality requirements, work as part of a team, meet with coworkers and supervisors, communicate with the public in person during office hours, and use on-site equipment.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.