PT - Permit Technician

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a part-time Permit Technician I 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.

Starting pay: $26.26 - $30.40 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (20 hours per week)

This position is on-site in Ankeny, IA (no remote work is available).

Deadline for applying: Thursday, March 5, 2026. Please apply online enyIowa.gov/jobs. Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a current resume and cover letter.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

• 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.