Permit Technician

Salary $37,398.40 - $61,713.60 Annually
Job Type Career Service Full Time
Job Number 063-26
Department Department of Development Support & Environmental Management
Division BUILDING INSPECTION
Opening Date 09/21/2026
Closing Date 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade 103

This is responsible technical and clerical work reviewing permit applications, issuing permits, and collecting fees.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.

Responsible for permit intake. Reviews building, environmental management, driveway connection and submittal applications for completeness. Provides initial consultation with homeowners and new contractors to explain the sequence of the permitting process. Determines types of review for combo/building and environmental applications for site built homes, flood letters, soil test, energy form, et cetera. Checks submitted flood letters to determine if property is in a flood zone and ensures that proper documentation is submitted in accordance with County Code if property is identified as such.

Reviews soil tests for pipe clay and special foundation requirements. Checks site plans for limits on clearing, setbacks, dimensions of the property, et cetera. Ensures approved sewage disposal system is provided. Checks building plans to make sure they are complete and include: elevations, foundation, electrical, plumbing, wall sections and mechanical plans. Ensures that the information for the environmental section of the building application is complete and corresponds with features shown on site plan.

Reviews environmental projects for appropriate concurrency/project status along with owner’s affidavits, check lists, narratives, properly sealed sets of plans with proper signatures, correct property tax identification numbers. Calculates and collects fees. Initiates permit activities in the electronic permit tracking system and determines appropriate staff to receive permit package and routes accordingly. Establishes type of mobile home permit required by reviewing permit application information to determine if permit is for mobile home replacement.

Initiates, processes, and approves quick turn permits that are approved. Identifies whether demolition permits are in a historic preservation area. Monitors permit status through quality control reports and report status of permits in system. Responsible for issuing permits. Compiles the permit package with the proper documentation, enters the required building and environmental data into PETS. Confirms fees, call clients and schedules appointments.

Advises customer(s) during visit of legal requirements concerning posting And security of permits and other documents on the job site. Answers general and technical questions from the public as well as from building construction contracts regarding the building and environmental permitting processes including policies and procedures. Responds to telephone calls. Provides the status of permits under review. Conducts quality assurance check of permitting status in electronic permit tracking system to ensure all permitting routes have been completed and statuses updated before issuing an approved permit.

Maintains active building, environmental, driveway connection and septic system permit application files, records, and other related…