Permit Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Some combination of: construction terminology; International Building, Plumbing and Electrical Residential and Commercial Codes; Chapter 1 and Chapter 3 of the Virginia Construction Code; Chapter 3 of the Virginia Residential Code; organic agriculture practices; brownfields; polluted soils; city property boundaries and the pertinent laws; crop seasons; permit processes; and construction industry and standards of workmanship
• Basic understanding of the functions of different City departments and organizations
• General mathematical knowledge including algebra, geometry, and arithmetic
• Computer programs and software such as Microsoft Office Suite, architectural and engineering software and programming, EnerGov, word processing programs, GIS systems, scanners, Blue Beam, Auto CAD, etc.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Designing and building a complete working plan
• Relational data skills
• Managing geodatabases
• Performing calculations such as fees, square footage, and acreage
• Oral, graphic, and written communication
• Customer service including listening to and interpreting customer needs and assisting when needed
• Reading and understanding architectural drawings including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas piping, and fire alarms (both manually and via computer)
• Pay attention to detail
• Multi-task
• Learn new information (such as new codes, systems, and technology)
• Communicate with individuals of varying experience levels
• Think critically
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Work in a large and diverse team environment
• Demonstrate patience in difficult circumstances
• Associate's Degree in planning, engineering, building construction, or field related to assignment
• Two years of paraprofessional planning review or permitting experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
• Employee must complete first attempt at initial certification test (ICC Permit Technician 14) within 12 months of hire. should a retest be required, employee must retest and pass required certification prior to the 18-month post-hire deadline.
• Employee is required to participate in additional/ongoing training as mandated by the agency

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Business Administration or Construction
• Candidate will have working knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
• Construction experience and knowledge of building codes
• Experience working in the public sector
• Bilingual is a plus
• Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews documents and verifies information is accurate and conforms to City guidelines.
• Assesses the scope of projects including required permits and decides whether or not to accept proposals.
• Issues documents such as permits or certificates of occupancy for residential projects or new building change-of-use projects.
• Responds to customer requests and inquiries and provides information.
• Maintains and updates records.
• Performs additional duties at the local level, such as researching, extending and killing permits, verifying permits have the required information, performing initial review of permit applications, or filling in at a different station.

Benefits

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program