Permit Technician​/Senior Permit Technician

Post Date

February 24, 2026

Closing Date

March 16, 2026

$25.28-$33.96 Hourly

This position performs a variety of paraprofessional technical and customer service functions supporting the Building Division. Incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after gaining knowledge, skills, certification, and experience that meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. Responsibilities include interpreting policies and procedures relating to building and construction activities enforcing the building codes.

This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

• Working knowledge of basic construction drawing and blueprint reading.
• Working knowledge of office methods, procedures, and techniques; manual and automated filing systems; office equipment operation; business correspondence; record-keeping practices; correct English usage; standard operating policies, procedures and administrative structure.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances related to building plan checking, including basic zoning, grading, and flood zone requirements.
• Working knowledge of principles and techniques of building inspection work.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of basic building codes, ordinances, regulations, laws, and rules governing building design and construction. To be eligible for the Senior Permit Technician, you will also possess a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a certified building permit technician.

EXPERIENCE:

• Building Permit Technician:
  One (1) year of administrative or clerical experience. Experience in customer service or a public agency setting is highly desirable.
• Senior Permit Technician:
  In addition to above, two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Permit Technician.

EDUCATION:

• Building Permit Technician:
  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Technical or college level courses in building design, inspection, construction, environmental health or a related field is desired. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Senior Permit Technician:
  In addition to above:
  Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Certified Building Permit Technician required.