Permit Technician

City of Arlington

12d • $23 - $28

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides accurate technical analysis of data, plans preparation, and general planning assistance for the Planning and Development Services Department Essential job functions: Input, track and process permits and maintain thorough documentation for associated permits and certificate of occupancies. Answer general questions and provide guidance related to processes and services including applying for permits, submittal requirements, code interpretations and other procedures to citizens, developers, contractors, and builders. Research and utilize applicable standards within the international codes to assist customers with their development questions. Process and distribute event permit applications and coordinate final approval. Other job functions: Provide general technical support to the building official, the assistant building official, and the building inspection staff. Attend pre-submittal coordination meetings for event permit management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to commercial and residential building construction.
• Skills in building and maintaining an accurate database for GIS, with the ability to pay close, accurate attention to details.
• Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
• Skill with organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
• Ability to work independently under general instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
• Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ability to work within a set schedule.
• Ability to read plot plans and site plans of residential and commercial projects and the ability to read and Interpret blueprints.
• Associate's degree or technical course work in urban planning, geography, architecture, construction management, social sciences, GIS, public administration, or a related field.
• One (1) year of related experience in residential and commercial Inspections or plan examination
• Or an equivalent combination education and experience may be substituted for the above.
• Must possess international Code Council (ICC) Permit Tech Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Input, track and process permits and maintain thorough documentation for associated permits and certificate of occupancies.
• Answer general questions and provide guidance related to processes and services including applying for permits, submittal requirements, code interpretations and other procedures to citizens, developers, contractors, and builders.
• Research and utilize applicable standards within the international codes to assist customers with their development questions.
• Process and distribute event permit applications and coordinate final approval.
• Provide general technical support to the building official, the assistant building official, and the building inspection staff.
• Attend pre-submittal coordination meetings for event permit management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree