Permit Technician/Senior Permit Technician
Description
This position performs a variety of paraprofessional technical and customer service functions supporting the Building Division. Incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after gaining knowledge, skills, certification, and experience that meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. Responsibilities include interpreting policies and procedures relating to building and construction activities enforcing the building codes. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.
JOB DUTIES
Working knowledge of basic construction drawing and blueprint reading.
Working knowledge of office methods, procedures, and techniques; manual and automated filing systems; office equipment operation; business correspondence; record-keeping practices; correct English usage; standard operating policies, procedures and administrative structure.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances related to building plan checking, including basic zoning, grading, and flood zone requirements.
Working knowledge of principles and techniques of building inspection work.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of basic building codes, ordinances, regulations, laws, and rules governing building design and construction. To be eligible for the Senior Permit Technician, you will also posses a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a certified building permit technician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
Building Permit Technician: One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience. Experience in customer service or a public agency setting is highly desirable.
Senior Permit Technician: In addition to above, two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Permit Technician.
EDUCATION:
Building Permit Technician: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Technical or college level courses in building design, inspection, construction, environmental health or a related field is desired. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Senior Permit Technician: In addition to above: Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Certified Building Permit Technician required.