Permit Technician I

Prince George County, Virginia•County of Prince George, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince George County is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Permit Technician I with Community Development. The position will be responsible for receiving, screening and processing telephone calls, applications, and requests, assisting the public, determining the type of permit required, preparing, issuing and processing permits and calculating permit fees, scheduling appointments, word processing and data processing duties, maintaining records and files and preparing reports.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, terminology, procedures, equipment and techniques
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic
Considerable knowledge and understanding of common technical terms utilized in the construction industry
Thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices
Ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources
Ability to perform and organize work independently
Ability to operate standard office and personal computer equipment
Skill in the use of personal computer software
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
Office assistance experience
Ability to interpret building codes as they relate to permitting and inspections

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to obtain specific certifications as required by the department and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development