Permit Technician

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a Permit Technician I position in the Community Development Department. This position performs a wide variety of responsible clerical duties in support of functions and programs within the permitting and inspection activities of the building division and does related work as required.

The starting salary range is $26.26 - $30.40 per hour depending on relevant experience, with an excellent benefit package (
on-site position based in Ankeny, IA)

The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
• Longevity Pay

Final date to receive applications is Sunday, January 11, 2026 by 10:00 pm. Please apply online enyIowa.gov/jobs. Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a current resume and cover letter. Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check required.

To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a basic cognitive skills exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, January 12, 2026. Check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 01/12/26.

• Receives and performs data entry for a large variety of permit applications and reviews for accuracy and completion.
• Reviews and interprets applicable codes for the approval of permit applications acceptance.
• Assists with plan check of minor plans such as fences, decks, sheds, garages and swimming pools.
• Reviews and issues permits for electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades.
• Assists the public in understanding Division processes and procedures.
• Performs electronic archival of division hard-copy files.
• Schedules a wide variety of inspections for multiple building division staff.
• Figures square footage, calculates fees, and issues permits upon approval.
• Reviews case files for final completion and issues Certificates of Occupancy.
• Assists the general public in answering inquiries, listening to complaints, or referring to appropriate personnel inquiries pertaining to zoning and building.
• Researches and follows up with State of Iowa and Workforce Development databases to ensure contractors are licensed and registered.
• Receives incoming phone calls and emails, takes messages, responds to inquiries, or forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Receives incoming phone calls to coordinate inspection activities.
• Schedules testing provided for homeowners.
• Assists with creation of and maintaining of address files.
• Issues records, collects fees, files and prepares a variety of reporting documents for permits and licenses.
• Processes permit payments and balance daily revenue summary report for permits issued.
• Makes phone calls to inform individuals of meetings, acquire additional information or relay messages.
• Assists with preparation of the monthly report summarizing permits and licenses issued.
• Prepares agendas, attends, takes minutes and types proceedings for Board meetings.
• Assists with deposit and financial records for the Community Development Department.
• Assists with front desk reception when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED and three (3) years clerical or general office experience, preferably in the specialized area of building, zoning or community development.
• Knowledge of:
  Standard office procedures and equipment and ability to operate a computer efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to: understand and carry out oral and written instructions as well as departmental policies and routines; deal tactfully with the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; work independently in carrying out position responsibilities.

• Works in office environment.

• Must be insurable.
• Must be sighted.
• Must be able to hear a normal conversation.
• Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
• Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.