Senior Permitting Technician

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This job listing closes on 9/30/2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Provide information to contractors and property owners concerning Zoning Ordinance, permitting, and inspection process. Assist in explaining City requirements, rules and regulations in response to inquiries at the Building Department counter and phone. Refer complex and/or non-standard inquiries as appropriate.

Evaluate plans prior to submittal, for completeness and calculate appropriate fees. Process online applications. Issue building, zoning and trade permits and ensure accurate and current information on applications. Accepts and posts monetary payments from customers for building and other type permits, involving cash handling and ensuring balancing accuracy of a cash drawer.

Educates residents and customers on Building, Trade Permits and Zoning Permit requirements.

Review plans for minor improvements such as Signs, Height and Area Requirements, Lot Coverage, Front, Rear and Side Yard Setbacks, Shed and Fence Locations. Receive inspection requests and schedule as necessary.

Provides general administrative support to the Building Department Staff, coordinate workloads, and duties among Staff.

Communicates courteously and effectively with the public, City management, staff and co-workers

Provide support and presentations for the Zoning Board of Appeals including generating case files in BS&A, adding fees, create and mail legal notices, facilitate Web Ex meetings, create Power Points, manage files and related duties.

Process FOIA requests.

Bond refund management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Associates degree Preferred in Building Trades and/or Zoning Enforcement or a combination of education and one year of related full-time experience in procedures for permit issuance, inspection scheduling, and building recordkeeping.

Knowledge of the BS&A Equalizer Permitting system is desirable.

Familiarwithterminologycommonlyusedinthefieldsofconstructionandbuildingandsafety.

Proficiency in computerized word processing, spreadsheet and other record keeping software. Must have knowledge of City government organization, functions, policies, rules and regulations. Modern office methods, procedures and equipment. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Business letter writing.

License/Certificate:
Should possess an ICC certification as a Permit Technician.

Valid Michigan Drivers' License and a good driving record as determined by the City of Southfield's Driving Standards.

Ability to become a Notary Public

The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience for posted requirements, applicable skills test, and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.

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We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary

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Mandatory Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits:
Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees
- Defined Benefit SERS
1.5% Multiplier for all years of service3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement
10 Years Vesting 5% Employee Contribution
- Defined Contribution 401a Mission Square 3% 401 a City Contribution 3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)5 Year Vesting Schedulehttps://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Retirement Health Savings
- Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.https:// - 5 years of years of service: 50% vested6 years of service: 75% vested7 years of service: 100% vested

Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

Life Insurance Met Life
- The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:

- AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636:$50,000 Term life and…