Permit Technician in South Dallas

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the position is to assist staff members and customers with platting, zoning, and building permit applications. This is accomplished by performing administrative and procedural duties related to the department; providing technical assistance; receiving and filing planning and land use permit applications; reviewing zoning permit applications; and providing planning information to the public. Other duties may include...

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides technical assistance and information to staff and public by administering planning programs areas and/or ordinances;

• Receives, accepts, files, and processes zoning, planning and land use permit applications; and reviews permits to ensure compliance with local government requirements and completeness;

• Performs office tasks by conducting data entry; file management; copying documents; and answering the telephone;

• Maintains records by using automated and computerized tracking systems; hard copy files; and other records;

• Prepares and presents various information for internal and external audiences by researching planning issues; creating maps, charts, and tables; managing the department website; managing social media outlets; utilizing GIS applications;

and attending public meetings and events;

• Assists with meetings by preparing agenda packets and distributing agenda items; setting up rooms; and other related tasks; and

• Performs other assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Two (2) years of related work experience;

• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and

• Valid Driver's License.