Permit Technician
About The Position
Provides customer service for permit applicants; explains procedures, and tracks and processes building plans and technical documents; performs a variety of technical and administrative support functions, including cash handling. Provides information and customer service to builders, design professionals, and others having business with the County; answers questions as first point of contact for customers; responds to requests for information within scope of authority and expertise. Provides information on procedures, codes, permits and licensing requirements; refers technical questions to appropriate department staff. Meets with permit applicants, reviews application for sufficiency and accuracy, and prepares reports of building and trade permit activity, permit and inspection numbers, and department revenues. Issues minor building, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, sewer-connection, wood stove rebate, and other permits; logs all required information to County permit database and processes applications. Issues temporary certificate of occupancy, certificate of occupancy, and certificate of completion. Maintains records, including permit files and special programs; develops reports as directed. Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Two Year’s experience in construction, inspection programs, clerical, customer service or related field; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification is required within six months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Depending on the needs of the County, incumbent may be required to obtain additional technical certifications.
Responsibilities
- Provides information and customer service to builders, design professionals, and others having business with the County.
- Answers questions as first point of contact for customers.
- Responds to requests for information within scope of authority and expertise.
- Provides information on procedures, codes, permits and licensing requirements.
- Refers technical questions to appropriate department staff.
- Meets with permit applicants, reviews application for sufficiency and accuracy.
- Prepares reports of building and trade permit activity, permit and inspection numbers, and department revenues.
- Issues minor building, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, sewer-connection, wood stove rebate, and other permits.
- Logs all required information to County permit database and processes applications.
- Issues temporary certificate of occupancy, certificate of occupancy, and certificate of completion.
- Maintains records, including permit files and special programs.
- Develops reports as directed.
- Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff.
- Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
