Residential Services - Permit Technician II; Part time

Salary Range: $25.53 - $30/hourly

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Perform complex paraprofessional work in support of residential project management, plan review, permitting and inspection activities. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for scheduling plan review projects or meetings, reviewing permit applications and packages for completeness and facilitating the issuance of permits through to project close-out.

You will assist the public, contractors, and/or other interested parties with a variety of inquiries and requests for information related to residential construction, permit and bond processing. Coordinate requests with departmental staff and external customers. Generate various reports. Assure final permitting and construction completion. Develop and maintain tracking systems. Participate in meetings related to department activities and interests. As applicable, provide front office support, which may include answering telephones and providing information to callers;

periodically staffing service points that require in-person interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other related activities.

• Review permit packages and applications for completeness, including structure approvals and development projects requiring detailed engineering study
• Inspect construction projects to ensure work meets minimum standards, ordinances, and specifications
• Communicate information and coordinates processes associated with permit and bond processing; processes applications and fees; coordinates requests with departmental staff and external customers; generates various reports; assures final permitting and construction completion
• Assist the public, contractors, and/or other interested parties with a variety of inquiries and requests for information related to engineering services
• Provide technical data for construction projects and other compliance data to Engineers, land surveyors, developers, and builders; inspects newly constructed structures assuring compliance of regulations; reviews elevation certificates for compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist with special activities and projects, which may include: assembling information for grant applications and notification systems; coordinating and maintaining professional service contracts;…