Permit Specialist (Planning Technician II)

Position Description Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, permanent Permit Specialist (Planning Technician II) position in the Office of Inspections and Permits. The Department of Inspections and Permits strives to provide the citizens of Anne Arundel County with the highest inspection standards that are consistent with adopted codes and regulations. This is accomplished through the consistent and equitable application of regulations in the built and natural environment. It is done through plans review, inspections, enforcement, and the issuance of permits and licenses. Nature and Variety of Work Work involves responsibility for the orderly and timely processing and issuance of new and revised commercial and residential grading, building, and trade permit applications. It involves assisting customers in understanding permitting requirements and assessing/collecting required application fees. It involves frequent contact with the general public, property owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and County agencies. Examples of Duties Accept, review, distribute, and enter a computerized record of permit application; Identify and assign required reviewers, process financial transactions, issue permits; Assist Permit Processors with processing permit applications and implementing procedural changes; Provide information to the general public, property owners, consultants, and County agencies on the procedures for submitting permit applications and calculating permit fees; Review residential site plans for setback requirements; Perform related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the permit application process and forms; Knowledge of zoning classifications and setback requirements; Strong customer service skills; Ability to read and interpret site plans, architectural plans, and associated construction documents; Strong data entry background; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Ability to write and speak effectively and convey permitting requirements; Ability to maintain effective work relationships with the public. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school. Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in planning, subdivision control, and zoning enforcement work; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Note: Two (2) or more years of experience in planning, subdivision control, and zoning enforcement work may be substituted with two (2) or more years of experience in permitting and/or land development, and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Supplemental Qualifications Experience with the permit process. Experience in reading site plans. Experience in reviewing residential site plans for setback requirements. Knowledge of zoning classifications and setback requirements. Experience in dealing directly with the public in a very fast-paced environment. Experience in reading architectural plans. Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Plans BlueChoice Advantage EPO BlueChoice Advantage PPO Dental Insurance CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up) CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE) CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO) Vision Insurance EyeMed Employee Life Insurance Term insurance of $20,000 for employees at no cost. Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Disability Income Insurance Pension Plan Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan. Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan Direct Deposit Credit Union Holidays Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year Annual Leave Less than 5 years - 13 days 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days 20 years or more - 26 days Disability Leave Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year Leave Sharing Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Reimbursement Health Care Reimbursement Voluntary Benefits Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider United Legal Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Digital Governmtent