Permit Technician​/Zoning Officer​/Planner; Evergreen

Overview

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services. We offer dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and opportunities to play a vital role with a global organization. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is responsible for ensuring equal opportunity in employment and that all persons are treated on the basis of merit in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

Location:

Braselton, Georgia.

• Administrative Support:
  Operates and maintains day-to-day functioning of the Zoning Office, greets visitors, answers phones, responds to correspondence, provides information and assistance to staff, partners, and the public; prepares correspondence, reports and documents; maintains the permit tracking database and tracks permits issued and inspections for multiple client offices; receives, records, and files zoning permit and compliance applications and accompanying plans; ensures records are available for public inspection;
  
  compiles and submits reports and documents as requested, including monthly updates.
• Permit and Compliance Coordination:
  Reviews zoning permit and compliance applications to ensure they meet regulations or jurisdictional requirements; issues zoning permits and certificates of compliance when requirements are met or as approved by applicable boards or court rulings; responds to complaints regarding Zoning and/or Property Maintenance Code violations; issues enforcement notices and orders as necessary.
• Regulatory Oversight and Training:
  Stays current on codes, standards, and regulations relevant to zoning and property maintenance; attends ongoing training and maintains required credentials and certifications; participates in plan review, ordinance review (for multiple clients), and creates staff reports from research; schedules and participates in public hearings with the Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, and other bodies, furnishing requested facts and records to aid decision-making.
• Customer Service and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proactively communicates with staff, partners, and the public to provide updates, resolve inquiries and address concerns; maintains a customer-focused attitude and builds collaborative relationships with office staff, department team members, and external partners.
• Special Projects and Additional Support:
  Assists with special projects involving research, analysis and task coordination; prepares forms, documents, records, indexes and logs; supports other staff as assigned.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Scheduled assignments primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional after-hours meetings and travel to client offices as required.

• Minimum education:
  
  High school graduate (or equivalent).
• AICP or ICC certification preferred but not required.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Understanding of local and state laws related to zoning, including Sunshine Law and Right to Know Act.
• Experience in a zoning and/or permitting office in a zoning official, code enforcement, permitting or admin role; certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; fluent in verbal and written English; proficient with business English.
• Proficient with office equipment, computers and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with permitting software preferred.
• Strong service orientation, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality; ability to manage workload, multitask, and work independently within a team; strong initiative and follow-through; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• The wage range for this part-time role is $17-26/hour, contingent on experience, education, licenses and/or certifications.
• Company Retirement Participation and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Pay may vary by knowledge, skills, experience and market location; information provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.

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