Fire Permit Technician

Provides information and assistance to internal and external customers regarding fire permits and other fire prevention-related activities. Ensures completeness of permit applications and issues permits in accordance with State law, City standards, policies, and procedures. Schedules daily activity of fire inspectors in coordination with the Deputy Fire Marshal and provides administrative support to the Fire Marshal's Office.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as first point of contact for the Fire Marshal's Office providing frontline customer service for fire permits and related activities.
• Provides general information and assistance to property owners, developers, general contractors and other trade professionals as well as the general public, regarding the Fire Marshal's Office processes, procedures, permit requirements, and services.
• Refer technical code interpretations and compliance determinations to authorized personnel.
• Maintains and updates revisions to codes and ordinances, and provides notifications of revisions to builders, contractors, developers, engineers, and architects.
• Receives and enters all permits and other applications into project tracking software for the Department.
• Reviews application packets, plans, and supporting documents for administrative completeness, including required forms, plans, contractor information, and other applicable submittal requirements; routes applications to the appropriate personnel for technical review and approval.
• Supports the permit and application process by collecting required documentation, coordinating necessary reviews and approvals, and issuing permits once payment and other requirements are satisfied, including calculating and recording associated fees.
• Verifies that final inspections have completed, and documentation obtained; prepares Certificate of Occupancy for signature.
• Coordinates and schedules license inspections, mobile food vendor inspections, and other assigned inspection activities.
• Assists with payment reconciliation, refund processing, and other assigned financial transactions in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance with residential Knox Box purchases and related administrative processes.
• Receives and processes burn permit applications, as authorized, in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with routine open records requests and the collection of responsive records in accordance with City policies and applicable procedures.
• Collects and assembles data and background materials for reports, special projects, and departmental activities.
• Provides administrative support for code adoption activities, including preparing notices, presentations, information packets, and other related materials.
• Maintains and manages Department files, records, and documents, electronically and/or on paper.
• Assists in preparing graphic designs, charts, and spreadsheets for reports.
• Provides general administrative support to Fire Marshal's Office personnel, as assigned.
• Serves as Notary Public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent; and
• One (1) year of…