Permit Tech III- Residential Services

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

1d • $27 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Follow your calling, Find your career
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
Who will I be working with?
Permit Technicians on the Residential Permitting Team will be working with Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Developers, Owners, Inspectors, Plan Review Staff, and other Agencies on most Residential projects within Mecklenburg County. Interactions will be in person or via phone, or email.
What Will I Be Doing?
Permit Technician lll- Support of all Permit Technician duties as well as ensure plans submitted for residential plan review meet minimum submittal guidelines and formatting; provides final acceptance approval of plans to be submitted for plan review; educates customers and employees on processes to submit plans; other duties as assigned.
Position Summary
Perform paraprofessional work in support of construction or project management activities. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for gathering and collecting technical data; reviewing construction plans for codes and regulations; reviewing permit packages; providing information to customers. Classification level & pay determination based upon education and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment.
• Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction, Surveying, or Real Estate
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
• Proficient in various applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Construction Documents - Plans specification and surveying work
• Knowledge of Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
• Knowledge of Mathematical concepts
• Knowledge of Engineering plans, specifications, and surveying work
• Knowledge of Applicable equipment utilized in the construction trades
• Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of Recordkeeping principles and practices
• Knowledge of Databases
• Knowledge of Filing systems
• Knowledge of Customer service principles
• Skills in Completing paperwork and documentation
• Skills in Reviewing plans and/or specifications
• Skills in Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations
• Skills in Providing customer service
• Skills in Conducting site inspections
• Skills in Interpreting and enforcing regulations
• Skills in Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and plans
• Skills in Performing mathematical calculations
• Skills in Maintaining records and filing systems
• Abilities in Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals
• Abilities in Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ own organization’s needs
• Abilities in Leverage resources: Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently
• Abilities in Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Abilities in Planning and Organizing : Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Abilities in Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Responsibilities

• Review all residential plan review project applications for appropriateness in addition to ensuring submittals meet all standards for minimal submittal requirements
• Supporting customers in the plan review process from application through submittal
• Ensure workflow and deadlines are tracked
• Apply latest legislation, building codes, local ordinances, design specifications, standards manual, etc.
• Assist with development and implementation of standard operating procedures and guides

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree