Permit Technician

Taos County, NM • Taos, NM

125d • $17

About The Position

The Permit Technician position under the direction of the Chief Building Official and/or Planning and Zoning Director involves reviewing and processing applications for various permits related to planning, zoning, engineering, building, and construction. The role includes assisting with scheduling inspections and issuing certificates of occupancy, as well as performing routine administrative and complex clerical duties to support the planning department's functions. The job description is general in nature and may include additional responsibilities as assigned by the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence).
• Two (2) years of responsible experience related to the above duties.
• Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico State Driver's License and maintain a Taos County-insurable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
• Additional education or professional training may substitute for experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Acts as receptionist; answers phone and routes calls; takes and relays messages; provides information to inquiring parties.
• Assists the general public with the permit application process; instructs applicants in the proper information and essential requirements.
• Receives and reviews applications for various types of building permits; accepts building plans as part of the permit application process.
• Conducts initial inspection of plans to verify compliance with standardized requirements.
• Confirms contractors are licensed and currently in active status with the State of New Mexico.
• Operates a personal computer and various software applications for word processing and data input.
• Verifies and collects appropriate fees; deposits revenues with the county treasurer.
• Issues permits and responds to inquiries from builders, engineers, contractors, architects, and the public.
• Schedules inspections and organizes the schedule for final inspections by county inspectors.
• Prepares various documents and reports required by state agencies and tracks building permit activity.
• Provides back-up for other office administrative support personnel.
• Acts as a liaison between the public and review staff to resolve problems and complaints.
• Performs document filing and maintenance; purges records according to established guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries for public information.

Benefits

• Full-time position with eligibility for union membership.
• Non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees