Permit Technician​/Senior Permit Technician

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.

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.

• 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.