Permit Technician

Job Description:

PERMIT TECHNICIAN

Position Type:
Clerical/Administrative/Permit Technician

Date Posted: 1/27/2026

Location:

City of Seguin

Performs computerized permitting/licensing work for the Planning/Codes Department. Responsibilities include taking payments, issuing permits and licenses, scheduling inspections, receiving applications and plans, creating reports, and other clerical duties including providing quality customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

• Maintains specialized knowledge relevant to department assignment, e.g., technical building permit info, building codes, utilities information, and applications.
• Performs general clerical duties such as word processing, filing, answering phones and referring calls, preparing correspondence, etc.
• Sets up contractors and takes payments for registration and billing regularly while verifying that all license requirements are met.
• Receives and accounts for payments and receipts; responsible for cash drawer.
• Takes food establishment license applications.
• Takes and oversees the processing of applications for construction of temporary electric, electric, water, and sewer services.
• Schedules inspections in permitting software.
• Issues permits for building, electric, plumbing, gas, mechanical, sign, garage sale, etc.
• Explains and interprets building permitting and inspection process to the public, property owners, and contractors.
• Posts and tabulates figures; prepares construction and permitting activity reports.
• Organizes and prepares permit applications, building plans and documents for appropriate routing.
• Performs specific research tasks under supervision.
• Accepts applications and payment for other department fees as needed.
• Observes all safety rules and procedures.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• * Overtime may be mandatory during peak workloads.

Knowledge of building permitting and inspection process;
Energov and Microsoft Office; contractor licensing requirements; standard mathematical and grammatical practices.

Ability to understand and follow instructions; operate standard office equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and the general public; handle several items at one time accurately during stressful situations.

High school graduation or equivalent.

None.

Starting Salary: $19.68/hour

Position Will Remain Open Until Filled. The City of Seguin is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.