Permit Technician

Job Posting Title:
Permit Technician
Department:
Planning & Development Services
Location:
415 SILVER AVE SW
Pay Range:
$18.60 - $26.50

Close Date:
June 2, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Permit Technician provides administrative and technical service to the customer; reviews Zoning, Building, and Planning applications for completeness prior to assigning permit or case numbers; assigns addresses, issue business licenses, process trade permits and schedule inspections as needed. Collects fees and issue receipts. Operates KIVA database.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists general public with all questions and activities relevant to the intake of applications. Coordinates with staff and other County departments as necessary to ensure proper submittal of applications.
• Prepares and compiles reports related to department tracking and database systems. Adds or removes flags/holds as necessary.
• Reviews construction documents for completeness prior to assigning a building permit number; calculates and collects permit and impact fees.
• Provides information as requested with regards to department records, reports, codes, ordinances, procedures, and calendar of events.
• Coordinates the circulation of commercial plans between Zoning, Building, Electrical, and Mechanical/Plumbing sections.
• Respond to administrative and some technical questions from the public on applying for a permit and issuing a building permit.
• Issues permits following plan approval.
• Retrieves and researches material from manual and/or automated files.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of work experience in government, construction, architecture, administrative/clerical, customer service or planning experience to include mapping, databases or related computer applications or related field.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Duties are primarily performed indoors, with occasional site visits that may require walking through areas with variable environmental and surface conditions.
• Essential job duties are performed indoors in climate-controlled environment.
• Primary work surface is even, dry, carpeted or tiled floor.
• Work may be done alone or with co-workers with general directions from the supervisor.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• Worker uses a wide variety of work aids, including construction documents, books, binders and files, architectural scales, and calculator.
• County vehicle use may be required occasionally.