Permits Specialist I or II

City of High Point•High Point, NC

6d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Performs responsible clerical and technical work in the acceptance of development submittals and the issuance of construction permits in the Permit Center within the Inspections Services Department. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Permit Technician Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens and applicants.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position: Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle or addressing an audience. Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand. Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area. Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.
Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include: Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position
Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.
Mathematics Ability Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability use arithmetic and/or statistics to evaluate requests.
Language Ability The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

2 Years experience as a Permit Technician in a jurisdiction.
Permit Technician Standard Certification through the NC Code Official Qualification Board or ICC.
Law and Administration Course Completed though NC Code Official Qualification Board
4 Years experience as a Permit Technician in a jurisdiction.
Certified Zoning Official through the North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials
Ability to obtain a probationary Permit Technician Certificate through the North Carolina Code Official Qualification Board.

Responsibilities

Receives and processes construction permit requests, checks for accuracy and completeness
Routes complete submittals and plans for review
Processes the issuance of permits based upon department operational procedures and authorized approvals
Computes and collects appropriate fees
Answers in-coming telephone calls and responds to customer inquiries
Assists with the completion of standard reports, documents, and applications
Assists with maintenance of office files, sorts, indexes, and files materials alphabetically, numerically and by project
Verifies statistical and other reports for accuracy and completion
Operates standard office equipment including networked computers, word processing software, calculator, credit card processor, and copier
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.