Permit Technician

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City Hall - Arlington Municipal Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR101038

SALARY $22.74 - $28.43
** JOB DETAILS
** Under general supervision, provides accurate technical analysis of data, plans preparation, and general planning assistance for the Planning and Development Services Department

Essential job functions:

* Input, track and process permits and maintain thorough documentation for associated permits and certificate of occupancies.
* Answer general questions and provide guidance related to processes and services including applying for permits, submittal requirements, code interpretations and other procedures to citizens, developers, contractors, and builders.
* Research and utilize applicable standards within the international codes to assist customers with their development questions.
* Process and distribute event permit applications and coordinate final approval.

Other job functions:
* Provide general technical support to the building official, the assistant building official, and the building inspection staff.
* Attend pre-submittal coordination meetings for event permit management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

* Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to commercial and residential building construction.
* Skills in building and maintaining an accurate database for GIS, with the ability to pay close, accurate attention to details.
* Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
* Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
* Skill with organization and attention to detail.
* Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
* Ability to work independently under general instructions.
* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
* Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
* Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
* Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
* Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
* Ability to work within a set schedule.
* Ability to read plot plans and site plans of residential and commercial projects and the ability to read and Interpret blueprints.

Qualifying

Education and Experience:

* Associate's degree or technical course work in urban planning, geography, architecture, construction management, social sciences, GIS, public administration, or a related field.
* One (1) year of related experience in residential and commercial Inspections or plan examination
* Or an equivalent combination education and experience may be substituted for the above.
* Must possess international Code Council (ICC) Permit Tech Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.

Employment Screenings

Required:

* Criminal background check

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