Building Permit Technician

Job Title: Building Permit Technician

Department: Community Planning & Development

Reports To: Community Planning & Development Director

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation Range: $50,000 -$55,000

Benefits: Employee Benefits | Lake County, CO

Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.

• Assume Good Intent: Approach each interaction with positive mindset and openness to understand others.
• Model Professionalism: Maintain high standards in behavior and communication that reflects our values.
• Apply Countywide Lens: Consider the broader impact of decisions on our community and organization as a whole.
• Be Solutions-Oriented: Focus on finding constructive solutions rather than dwelling on problems or challenges.
• Practice Servant Leadership: Prioritize the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Support Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Encourage boundaries that support personal well-being while achieving professional responsibilities.

The Building Permit Technician is responsible for providing administrative and technical support for the building permit and inspection process. This position serves as a primary point of contact for contractors, property owners, developers, design professionals, and the public regarding building permits, plan reviews, inspections, and applicable codes and regulations.

The Permit Technician reviews permit applications and supporting documentation for completeness, processes permits, maintains accurate records, calculates applicable fees, and provides information regarding permitting requirements and procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Receive, review, and process building permit applications and related documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist applicants, contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and the public with permit requirements, application procedures, fees, and applicable regulations.
• Enter and maintain permit, project, inspection, and property information in the permitting or records-management system.
• Review construction plans and supporting documents for completeness and compliance with established submittal requirements.
• Calculate permit fees and issue permits in accordance with applicable policies, fee schedules, and regulations.
• Coordinate the routing of permit applications and plans to building officials, inspectors, plan reviewers, and other departments or agencies as required.
• Schedule and coordinate building inspections and provide applicants with inspection-related information.
• Track permit status, corrections, approvals, expirations, and outstanding requirements.
• Process permit revisions, renewals, extensions, cancellations, and final documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper permit files and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Research permit and property records and respond to requests for information in accordance with applicable public-records requirements.
• Explain building codes, zoning requirements, ordinances, policies, and permitting procedures within the scope of the position.
• Identify incomplete applications or missing information and communicate required corrections to applicants.
• Receive and process payments and maintain accurate financial and permit records.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, notices, and other documents related to permitting activities.
• Assist with resolving customer concerns and direct technical or code-related questions to the appropriate building official or inspector.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive or official records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma…