Permit Specialist

Missoula County•Missoula, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The Missoula County Public Works Department is seeking a PERMIT SPECIALIST to join their team. This position performs work requiring specialized knowledge and procedures to review and issue a variety of physical and electronic permits, plans and customer service for the Public Works Department.

Requirements

Requires high school graduation or GED.
Requires two years of experience in building construction, community planning or permit review or enforcement.
Requires experience in serving the public, reading electronic maps, site plans, construction drawings, legal descriptions, and specification sheets.

Nice To Haves

ICC Building Permit Technician certification desired.

Responsibilities

Performs a technical review of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, land use & zoning, excavation, approach and address permit applications, both electronic & paper, to ensure completeness and compliance with existing regulations and procedures.
Uses specialty software to process and route permit applications within PW, to other county departments and to customers, engineers, architects or other consultants.
Communicates verbally and electronically with the public and staff.
Research and compiles data as needed to process permit applications, including but not limited to, GIS, legal descriptions, geocodes, subdivisions, and COS.
Coordinates with the Community and Planning Services Department and the Health Department to maintain a current training and knowledge level; to share information; and to ensure accurate processing for permit applications and the provision of excellent customer service.
Uses architectural scale and Bluebeam software to calculate square footages to set fees and collects permit fees; enters payment information into Odyssey and QuickBooks related to permit review.
Scans plan sets, maintains paper and electronic records or data related to permits.
Performs administrative and support tasks including reception of callers and visitors, in person, on the phone, by email, or video chat, directing visitors to the appropriate county or city offices.
Participates in training, continuing development, and special events.
Answers complex inquiries requiring interpretation of county or departmental policies, rules and regulations and procedures used to apply for and receive permits.
Obtains and compiles information for special reports; may conduct research on assigned subjects and develop information for management review.