Plans & Permits Specialist or Plans & Permits Technician

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

2d • $25 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for motivated individuals with great people skills and a love for the environment who want to make a difference daily. The position may be filled as either a Plans & Permits Specialist or a Plans & Permits Technician based on qualifications. The Wake County Planning & Development Services Department ensures responsible management of growth and development to preserve the quality of life in Wake County. The department administers County regulations for land development, guided by the Unified Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Stormwater Regulations, and North Carolina Building Code. It includes work groups for building permitting and inspections, stormwater, watershed management, and planning and zoning. The department also convenes stakeholders and emphasizes community engagement and stakeholder feedback.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience (or equivalent education and experience) for Plans & Permits Specialist.
• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in the construction industry or customer service (or equivalent education and experience) for Plans & Permits Technician.
• Knowledge of various types of permits.
• Knowledge of PC functions, and standard MS Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well independently as well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• Experience working in a permitting office and/or call center
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Administering County regulations pertaining to land development.
• Processing building permits and inspections.
• Managing stormwater and watershed management.
• Providing planning and zoning services.
• Convening stakeholders with common interests in land development projects.
• Engaging with the community and gathering stakeholder feedback.
• Providing excellent customer service to residents and internal staff members.
• Understanding site plans, recorded maps, and conducting deed research.
• Prioritizing time and tasks to achieve daily work assignments.
• Adapting to changing work volumes.

Benefits

• Background check may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements.
• Participation in preparedness and response operations may be expected in the event of an emergency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree