Permit Technician (PTAN) - Braselton, GA

Benelux•Braselton, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Permit Technician (PTAN) for immediate hire at our Braselton, Georgia office. This role operates under the direction of the Zoning and Permitting Manager and is ideal for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player. The primary responsibilities include assisting individuals applying for permits by providing routine and technical information related to building permit issuance. This involves relaying information on building codes and ordinances, and assisting the public with applications and forms. The Permit Technician will also maintain a database of construction permits, educate the public on the building inspection process, and perform clerical and bookkeeping duties as needed. This is an office-based position that may require sitting or standing for extended periods.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Valid Georgia Driver's license.
2+ years of experience working in an office setting in an administrative, operations, or bookkeeping capacity is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to follow directions.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct in any situation.
Maintains a consistently positive attitude toward company and clients.
Self-disciplined and able to work independently without direct supervision.
Works well with a wide variety of people and is a strong teammate who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving ability and capable of forging effective relationships.
Data Utilization: Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data, exercising discretion in classification and referencing to established standards.
Human Interaction: Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards.
Verbal Aptitude: Ability to use a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages; use principles of fractions; and interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions, and exercise independent judgment.
Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
ICC Permit Technician certification is a plus.
1+ year(s) of experience working as a permit technician or in a related role is preferred.
General knowledge of the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled assignments during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, for approximately 20 hours per week.
Protects confidential information and acts responsibly regarding private and personal property.
Proactively communicates with staff members, partners, and the general public.
Maintains accuracy of permit tracking database, tracking permits issued and inspections performed for several client offices.
Answers phone calls, responds to email, and greets office visitors.
Provides information and assistance; prepares correspondence and reports; and receives and files documents.
Works on special projects, which may involve researching and analyzing information; coordinating tasks; preparing forms and documents; maintaining records, indexes, and logs.
Assists other staff members with additional tasks as needed.
Compiles reports and documents as requested and on a monthly basis.
Stays current on any necessary, ongoing training opportunities, credentials, and certifications.
Consistently studies codes and standards as related to work performance.