Planning & Permit Technician

Planning & Permit Technician

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being "One City, One Team" of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being COOL.

• Respectful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Professional – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Trustworthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• Friendly – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you've ever had!

The City of Murphy Development Services Division seeks to add a Planning & Permit Technician to its dynamic team! As our Planning & Permit Technician, under general supervision of the Planning Manager, you will provide front-line customer service and administrative support for the Development Services Division. This position serves as a primary point of contact for residents, contractors, developers, and the public regarding permitting, planning, zoning, inspections, and development-related processes.

This position will work alongside a Permit Coordinator and Planning Manager to support daily departmental operations.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• 3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).
• 14 paid holidays.
• City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100K
• City-paid disability insurance
• $7 Longevity pay
• Education Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Childcare assistance
• A positive and collaborative work environment

Posting Closure Notice The City of Murphy may modify, withdraw, or close any job posting at any time without prior notice. This includes removing a position from consideration once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received or if business needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that works a standard schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e-mailing hr.

• Serves as a frontline representative for Development Services by providing professional customer service and assistance to residents, contractors, developers, and the general public by telephone, email, and in-person contact.
• Provides information and guidance regarding permit applications, required documentation, departmental procedures, inspections, fees, and basic development processes.
• Assists applicants with permit forms, submittal requirements, and general permitting questions.
• Receives and reviews permit applications, Certificate of Occupancy applications, and related documents for completeness prior to routing for technical review.
• Reviews submitted documents and supporting materials to ensure required information is provided.
• Accepts and processes routine permits including, but not limited to, residential accessory structures, fences, pools, irrigation systems, signs, and other permits as assigned.
• Routes applications and supporting documents to appropriate staff members for review and approval.
• Provides basic information related to zoning requirements, development standards, and applicable City procedures while referring technical…