Building Permits and Inspections-Permit Technician

the City of McAllen Online•McAllen, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor Plans Examiner, the Permit Technician reviews, accepts, distributes, processes, documents and maintains departmental information, reports, plans, specifications, applications, permits and related inspections according to the established guidelines. The employee works with numerous record or forms, receives and prepares information for further processing or record keeping and performs critical tasks and explains procedures, related codes and ordinances. The majority of the work involves receiving permit applications and reviewing them for correctness and routing to proper departments. The employee has constant contact with the public, which requires simple courtesies and the exercise of tact and diplomacy. The employee will issue building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, demolition and moving permits and maintains files on all issued permits. The employee provides dependable clerical, typing, and data entry support and performs a variety of office tasks and reports information which may require research from different sources. The employee must be able to accurately process permit applications. About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence. About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.

Responsibilities

Reviews, accepts, distributes, processes, documents and maintains departmental information, reports, plans, specifications, applications, permits and related inspections according to the established guidelines.
Works with numerous record or forms, receives and prepares information for further processing or record keeping and performs critical tasks and explains procedures, related codes and ordinances.
Receives permit applications and reviewing them for correctness and routing to proper departments.
Issues building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, demolition and moving permits and maintains files on all issued permits.
Provides dependable clerical, typing, and data entry support and performs a variety of office tasks and reports information which may require research from different sources.
Accurately process permit applications.