Building Permit Technician

Job SummaryBecome part of a team that thrives on Professionalism, Innovation, Customer Experience, Integrity, and Teamwork — the values that guide how we serve our community.The Building Permit Technician plays a key role in supporting the City's development process by managing permit intake, ensuring accurate records, and delivering high-quality customer service to the development community and public. The role maintains essential permitting and plan review data using My Government Online, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all records. It also supports financial operations by processing permit and utility fees. Through these responsibilities, the position helps ensure an efficient, transparent, and customer-focused permitting experience.Essential FunctionsThe following list highlights the main responsibilities of this position. While it covers the core tasks, it may not include every duty that could be assigned. Employees may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.Facilitate the permitting process by managing the intake, processing, issuance, and close-out of permits using the My Government Online system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and high-quality customer service.Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, contractors, developers, and the public by providing clear guidance on permitting requirements, coordinating plan review communication, and supporting timely issue resolution.Ensure contractor eligibility by reviewing and maintaining required licensing and insurance documentation in accordance with applicable standards.Support financial accuracy and compliance by calculating, collecting, and recording permit-related fees; maintaining daily financial records; and preparing required reports.Maintain organized and accurate permitting and plan review files, respond to inquiries regarding codes, inspection schedules, and procedures, and contribute to a smooth development review process.Perform related duties as assigned to support departmental operations and ensure an efficient, customer-focused permitting experience.Minimum Requirements & Preferred QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Two (2) years permit processing or customer service experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMy Government Online experience preferred.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Competencies and EnvironmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of regulations, codes, and procedures related to permitting, plan review, and contractor licensing, including the ability to interpret and apply them accurately.Skill in preparing clear and accurate correspondence, reports, and departmental documentation.Skill in effective verbal and written communication to ensure positive and professional interactions with City staff, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and the public.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and provide helpful, customer-focused service in a variety of situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position requires lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision constantly; sitting, handling, fine dexterity, hearing and talking frequently; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, twisting and balancing occasionally; kneeling, climbing and foot controls rarely.WORK ENVIRONMENTWorking conditions involves sitting for extended periods of time; occasional exposure to toner/ink cartridges and/or other hazardous chemicals.BenefitsThe City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.Medical, Dental & Vision CoverageUnited HealthcareChoice Plus PPO PlanPrescription Drug PlanWellness InitiativesVirtual Doctor Visits 24/7Dental PlanBase Vision PlanPremium Vision PlanLaser Vision Correction discountsRetirementTexas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRAADDITIONAL BENEFITSFlexible Spending AccountsCity-paid Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical Concierge ServiceVacationSick LeaveHolidaysLongevity payTuition ReimbursementActivity Center MembershipDirect DepositHome Buyer Incentive ApplicationHome Buyer Incentive PolicyPaid Parental LeaveBereavement LeaveThe City of San Marcos is committed to supporting a flexible and positive work/life balance. Certain eligible positions may offer remote telework opportunities based on departmental operations and the nature of the work. Telework is not a fully remote arrangement, and eligibility and frequency are determined by the department director based on operational needs and the city's commitment to providing quality services to the community.