Building Permit Technician

Job Title

Under general supervision, review residential plans for compliance with building and municipal codes, state and federal laws, and ordinances.

Accept, process and review building and planning permits for compliance. Involves:
Assist in plan review to ensure compliance with minimum code requirements for building, zoning codes, ordinances and standards, land use, setbacks, lot sizes, building heights and sizes, structural integrity of buildings and building valuation. Approve, record and issue permit applications for rock wall construction, residential additions, remodels, swimming pools, mobile home placement, and other vendor permit applications. Review and study current and proposed building codes.

Authorize time extensions on building permits or reactivation of expired permits. Issue written permits, explain reviewer comments, process permit applications to establish proper routing. Perform technical support assistance. Involves:
Answer telephone and written inquiries regarding code verifications and requirements. Conduct zoning and building construction verifications by telephone, fax or direct contact with contractors, appraisers, engineers, real estate agents, corporations, developers, or other interested parties. Perform general clerical duties. Maintain computer databases for tracking of plan routing process. Organize and conduct meetings to provide guidance for the development of future projects and for change of building occupancy.

Assist the general public and explain general permit submittal requirements. Provide information on status of submitted plan reviews. Assist the general public with optional construction methods and materials.

MOS CODES: NONE

Education and Experience:

A High School diploma or GED or higher and two (2) years of architecture, building inspection, code compliance, construction code inspection, drafting, engineering, licensing, cartographic or technical planning, permitting or plan review experience.

Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Permit Technician within six (6) months of appointment.

Note:

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Important Note:

The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare…