Permit Technician

City of Winston-Salem, NC • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

Performs intermediate technical work reviewing permit applications for compliance with ordinances and laws, issuing zoning, building, and environmental permits, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Permit Office Supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software
• Knowledge of City/County Unified Development Ordinances
• Ability to read and interpret site plans and construction drawings
• Ability to accurately enter information into computer permitting system
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and members of the public.
• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with construction and the issuance of various permits, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers in person and issue various permits: ABC sales permit, group homes, daycares, commercial signs, temporary permits for tents and stands, landfill permits, commercial pick-ups, residential alterations and residential new home permits and various other permits.
• Answers phones to assist customers with issuing trade permits, scheduling inspections, answering questions, giving setbacks and assisting customers with complaints on neighbors; responds to emails; assists team members with questions.
• Reviews site plans for residential new construction and additions; ensures setbacks are met and all zoning and building codes are satisfied and drawn to scale; reviews residential construction plans to ensure they are drawn to scale and include proper requirements; reviews the UDO; reviews Health Department releases; communicates with erosion control.
• Maintains folders for subdivisions, group homes, commercial signs, non-conforming lots, and other miscellaneous files; ensures office forms are up to date; provides assistance on special projects when assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees