Permit Tech

Salary
: $45,702.00 Annually

Location
:
Cumming, GA

Job Type
:
Full-time

Job Number
: 03624

Department
:
Building & Licensing - Permitting

Opening Date
: 06/18/2026

Closing Date
: 7/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

The purpose of this classification is to process various permitting and inspection documentation, to include permits and permit applications, inspection field reports and third‑party information.

• Performs customer service functions by telephone, e‑mail and in person; provides information and assistance related to department services, activities, procedures, fees, forms, or other issues;
• Assists the public in completing applications and other forms as needed; responds to questions/complaints; researches problems; initiates problem resolution;
• Processes permit applications for all work requiring inspections or permits and Certificates of Occupancy or Certificates of Completion; reviews applications for accuracy/completeness; verifies proper County business licensure, state licensure, home builder’s licensure, etc.; accepts construction plans and plan documents associated with permit processing; enters information into database;
• Issues over the counter and online permits for residential repairs, residential alterations, mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits; verifies state/local licenses when applicable; ensures paperwork is complete and filed and ensures information is entered into database;
• Receives money in payment of permit fees; calculates permit fees; records transactions, issues receipts, and forwards revenues as appropriate; prepares/updates daily administrative report of base fees; reports daily count of permits issued each day and payments collected;
• Invoices fees and relays such information to the customer; communicates information between inspectors, permit holders, contractors, homeowners and utilities;
• Schedules inspections for building inspectors, contractors, homeowners and permit holders; maintains the allotted inspection booking totals, while reviewing and adjusting the inspection workflow; communicates via phone or e‑mail as a liaison between the permit holder and inspectors;
• Processes and uploads all field reports and third‑party engineer documents pertaining to inspections and permits; submits all special inspection and field reports for review; assists with maintaining a current list of approved third‑party engineers and inspectors.

• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail;
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed;
• Performs other related duties as requested and/or required.

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level coursework or vocational training in office administration and personal computer operations; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving office administration, computerized mapping, database administration, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job;
• Requires possession and maintenance of the International Code Council Permit Technician Certification.

• 0‑4 Years – 20 days per year – 6.16 hours per pay period
• 5‑14 Years – 25 days per year – 7.70 hours per pay period
• 15+ Years – 30 days per year – 9.24 hours per pay period

• New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

• Aetna Choice POS II – $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II – $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO – $0 Individual Deductible

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy‑Up $1,500 Plan

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