Permit Technician

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

Hiring range is $26.28 - $29.20

Are you detail-oriented, customer-focused and ready to support a team that keeps our community growing? We’re looking for a Permit Technician I to join our department and serve as an essential first point of contact for residents, contractors, and partners.

In this role, you’ll use your general knowledge of division operations to provide clear, friendly, and efficient customer service. You’ll help process permit applications, building inspections, contractor licenses, and certificates of occupancy, while also offering reliable clerical support for the Division and Department. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of administrative work, problem‑solving, and public interaction in a fast‑paced environment.

If you’re organized, ready to learn, and want to make a positive impact through excellent service, we encourage you to apply today!

• Health & wellness benefits
• 6% retirement contribution match
• 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match
• General leave
• Work/life balance
• and more

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today.

Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Requires a high School diploma or GED and two years of administrative experience or one year of experience in the building construction industry or experience in a municipal building department. Requires International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification or must be able to obtain within 18 months from the date of hire. An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

A valid driver’s license is required.

We ask that you complete and submit an online application and include a resume, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes. Please ensure that your application is fully up to date, including your most recent work history.

Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.