Permit Technician I
About The Position
Responsible for performing data entry and technical duties for citizens in the permit and contractor registration process. Pay Range: $17.03 - $21.80 (Depending on qualifications and experience) Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Receive and review building applications from customers; assess the scope of projects and relevant permit requirements. Educate customers regarding the necessary permits and general code compliance of proposed projects. Verify that projects have obtained all necessary approvals. Verify professional and contractor licensing. Calculate and verify valuations and fees; accept payments and issue permits as authorized. Maintain records and prepare reports as required. Track plan documents and applications from submission until approval; route to appropriate personnel. Assist customers in person and on the telephone by answering questions and directing calls to appropriate personnel.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
- Under and including 1 year of related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Basic knowledge of operation, services and activities of a building services program
- Basic knowledge of building codes
- Basic knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, policies and procedures
- Skill with office equipment
- Skill with record keeping and filing
- Ability to read and identify geographical specifications
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license
- Ability to obtain International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification within 1 year of hire
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience in building inspections
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) speaking/reading/writing
Responsibilities
- Receive and review building applications from customers; assess the scope of projects and relevant permit requirements.
- Educate customers regarding the necessary permits and general code compliance of proposed projects.
- Verify that projects have obtained all necessary approvals.
- Verify professional and contractor licensing.
- Calculate and verify valuations and fees; accept payments and issue permits as authorized.
- Maintain records and prepare reports as required.
- Track plan documents and applications from submission until approval; route to appropriate personnel.
- Assist customers in person and on the telephone by answering questions and directing calls to appropriate personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
