Building Permit Technician

Building Permit Technician

The Building Permit Technician position at the City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department assists with reviewing and processing of building plans and permits using established procedures to ensure quality construction in the community. This position reports to the Management Assistant. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews permits by verifying contacts, contractor's license, auditing approvals, and verifying conditions have been satisfied. Assessing fees, and limited issuing and closes out permits.
• Assists with preliminary stages of permit and plan processing. Initiates review process by uploading documents into software to establish the workflow process. Determines appropriate case types and necessary reviewers based on project criteria.
• Provides assistance to customers in person and electronically through a variety of methods. Responds to inquiries and complaints related to submittals. Consults with internal and external parties to advise on procedures, resolves problems, and explains actions required for permitting processing. Determines needs and arranges for appropriate staff assistance.
• Assists supervisor in monitoring compliance with permit procedures. Communicates process issues to supervisor. Participates in process improvements. Ensures accuracy of information entered into the permit database. Makes corrections to permit and plan records as needed.
• Completes code compliance review by referencing adopted City codes and plans. Approves permit applications to move forward and assigns permit case types under direct supervision of a plan reviewer, engineering associate, or planner.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an indoor office environment.

6 months post high school

Two (2) years of relevant experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Experience related to Administrative support, Customer Service and Computer applications. At least one (1) year of experience in local government in duties associated with processing plans and permits for building permits, land development, zoning, plan review or related area. Formal education, certifications, and degrees in a field related to city planning, building compliance, or permitting.

J2610 - Planning Technician

G105

$21.96 - 32.94 USD

Non-Exempt

Regular

Full time

Planning and Development Services Center

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.

With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

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The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.