Permit Technician - Building Safety

Building Permit Assistant

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position provides skilled assistance to the public, builders, and contractors pertaining to the county building permit process and provides assistance in filing for permits through the electronic submittal system. Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Issues commercial and residential permits; gathers, organizes, and examines information to assure compliance with related ordinances
• Processes inspection tickets requests and enters requests into system
• Issues Residential Certificates of Occupancy
• Assists builders, contractors, and the general public with information on the building permit process
• Calculates, accepts, and records money paid or permits, impact fees, and fees charged for failed inspections
• Monitors expired permits and notifies permit holders of requirements and fees due
• Monitors permit and plan review software for new projects and processes new and existing projects in a timely manner
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance
• Processes resident complaints
• Processes open records requests
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

SALARY Starting Salary - $43,462.11

To Apply - Fayette County, GA