Permit Technician

Bureau Veritas•Brookville, PA

About The Position

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. -Permit Technician – PA West •Requires clerical and technical support duties within the Plan Review and Permits Services Division of the Building Department. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be personable. Assist walk-in residents and contractors with the building permit application process. • Answer incoming phone calls and respond to voice mail providing information on the permit process, building department requirements, regulations and procedures. Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and internal permitting programs. • Support Scheduling of inspection requests. Take phone messages for the Building Code Official and inspectors. Do not schedule appointments for the Building Code Official, unless specifically requested to do so by the Building Code Official. Have knowledge of the Building Codes and construction is preferred and the candidate will be expected to pursue the Building Code Official certification. • Log in and stamp applications for plan review. • Record all zoning permits on a spreadsheet, then match them to building permits and note each match on the spreadsheet. Give this report to the Building Code Official Monthly. This will ensure that a job has not been done without a building permit. • Receive and review completed permit applications. Ensure that the application information is accurate and complete by verifying that the contractors’ insurance information, zoning permit, two sets of plans, contact numbers, and correct address including lot number, subdivision name, and directions to the property are included.If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to [email protected]. We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity! If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

Requirements

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be personable.
Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and internal permitting programs.
Have knowledge of the Building Codes and construction is preferred and the candidate will be expected to pursue the Building Code Official certification.

Responsibilities

Requires clerical and technical support duties within the Plan Review and Permits Services Division of the Building Department.
Assist walk-in residents and contractors with the building permit application process.
Answer incoming phone calls and respond to voice mail providing information on the permit process, building department requirements, regulations and procedures.
Support Scheduling of inspection requests.
Take phone messages for the Building Code Official and inspectors.
Log in and stamp applications for plan review.
Record all zoning permits on a spreadsheet, then match them to building permits and note each match on the spreadsheet.
Give this report to the Building Code Official Monthly.
Receive and review completed permit applications.
Ensure that the application information is accurate and complete by verifying that the contractors’ insurance information, zoning permit, two sets of plans, contact numbers, and correct address including lot number, subdivision name, and directions to the property are included.