Permit Technician

Job Title

Under general supervision of the Supervisor and Deputy Director, performs services, administrative, and clerical support for Code Enforcement operations. Provides assistance to management and co-workers. Receives inquiries and provides permitting assistance to the general public. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents such as department records, logs, inventory lists, routine reports, official documents, schedules, civil papers, etc.

Duties for this Position

Functions as initial contact with customers both in person and by phone. Answers the telephone; provides accurate information to callers and/or forwards calls to appropriate staff person. Provides information to customer such as zoning of property on GIS, permitted objects on a certain property, submittal requirements, building codes, permit regulations, etc.

Reviews documents, enters required information into computer, determines type of permit applicable to request, number of days for processing and others needing involvement in process.

Coordinates application processing with appropriate staff for completion monitors for processing within the timeline given to customer.

Prepares applications for corrections or issuance, computes and collects fees, completes paperwork to issue permits, conducts research, and answers basic building and zoning code questions.

Reviews and processes building, planning, and engineering permit applications with applicable documents to ensure within compliance with regulations.

Performs elementary plan check of plans, encroachments, setbacks, decks, fences, spas, etc. for completeness and conformance to codes, ordinances, or policies.

Reviews and issues routine less complicated building, planning, engineering permits including but not limited to: spas, swimming pools, HVAC equipment, bath and kitchen renovations, re-roofing, etc.

Enters information and maintains the County's automated building permit system; including but not limited to inputting new streets and addresses in the building permit land management system.

Calculates various building valuations, performs simple mathematical calculations.

Issues permits and calculates fees according to specified fee and plan check schedules.

Assists co-workers in any areas necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

Position Minimum Requirements

Must be computer literate and have extensive experience with office software packages. Must be able to multitask.

Additional Information

Requires an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science, Administrative Management or related field supplemented by one year of general office/clerical office experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability.

Retirement: Participate in the South Carolina State Retirement System with strong employer contributions (SCRS or PORS). Take advantage of optional retirement saving through tax-favored 401(k)/457 accounts to further secure your future.

• Employer-funded health and dental insurance, plus employer-funded Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Basic Life Insurance coverage.
• Vision coverage and additional insurance options available for employees and dependents.

Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with total access to our Wellness Center, free gym, wellness incentives, and employee-family counseling via EAP.

Paid Leave & Holidays: Benefit from generous paid leave accruals that grow over time, plus 13 paid holidays.