Permit Technician- Preservation

City of Charleston

72d • $43,797 - $46,897

About The Position

This role will issue permits to qualified applicants and assist with other tasks for the Preservation & Urban Design Division, Board of Architectural Review (BAR), and Design Review Board (DRB).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AA/AS) and six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree (BA/BS) in Preservation, Planning or related field.

Responsibilities

• Process minor BAR and DRB permits for quick reviews.
• Daily shift in the Permit Center at the BAR/DRB desk.
• Enter BAR and DRB plan cases into EnerGov.
• Returns calls and emails for BAR and DRB.
• Handles all status updates and general inquiries regarding BAR and DRB.
• Responds to inquiries regarding BAR and DRB permits, board requirements, and processes.
• Creates reports as needed and fulfills requests for information from GovQA and FOIA.
• Creates reports to identify delinquent accounts.
• Updates applications and forms.
• Assists with preparations for BAR and DRB board meetings.
• Assists with field documentation as needed by BAR and DRB staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees