Permit Technician

Construction Experience Required

Construction experience is a major plus in this position. We need someone that understands the lingo & terminology in this field

Essential Job Functions

Answer calls from citizens, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, and other City Departments.

Demonstrates fluency with construction terminology and practice

Route calls to the correct departments

Manage Permits, reviews plan for completeness, and routes through the approval process.

Calculates and Collects fees for plan review, state surcharge, and permits.

Manages Residential Building, Electric, Mechanical, and Plumbing inspection outcomes.

Manage permit routing of denials and requested information in order to expedite issuance of permits. Contacts permit applicants, architects, engineers, and developers once approved to issue.

Correspond with Departments in order to issue permits in a timely manner.

Reviews and approves compaction test for soil density.

Enter Fire Department permits and collect associated fees.

Enter information for the Fire Department for approvals as needed.

Schedules inspections for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical.

Issue Certificate of Occupancy documents.

Manage and enter contractor information into the New World System.

Answer FOIA requests.

Verify property liens.

Work with short-term rental permit applicants to answer questions and collect inspection fees.

Verify services are approved and have been paid before issuing permits.

Work with Garland County Department of Emergency Management to verify applicants are approved for addressing and flood plains within the County.

Manage previous permit system by looking up archival information for Neighborhood Services.

Account accurately for funds received daily for finance department.

Manage Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) listings for sign permits and approved final inspection/verification before installation of sign.

Research delinquent business owners to collect for A&P.

Verifies with Garland County Department of Emergency Management and County Flood Plains that any County documentation is approved to issue County plumbing permits.

Train others on software and duties and responsibilities of position.

Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in general commercial and clerical subjects; and three (3) years in general office, clerical, and public contact work with some supervisory responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Special Requirements

DRUG TESTING All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing; individual in this position will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing.

Miscellaneous Information

Days & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM