Permit Technician

Salary: $19.54 - $22.48 Hourly
Location : Town Hall, 250 W. First St. Prosper, TX 75078, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-00217
Department: Development Services
Division: Building Inspections
Opening Date: 06/19/2026


JOB SUMMARY
The Town of Prosper is currently seeking qualified and dedicated individual


for the position of:
Permit Technician.
Hiring Range: $40,651.38 - $46,749.09
Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and three (3) years of experience working as a permit technician or in an office environment.
• Possession of an ICC Permit Technician Certification and/or obtain within one year of employment.
• Must possess Texas Class C Driver License.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or post-offer physical exam.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Under general supervision of the Permit Technician Manager, this position provides excellent customer service to contractors, residents, and developers. Processes building permit applications, maintains databases to track information on permits, plan review, building inspections, code enforcement, and health inspections. Register contractors, calculate permit fees, answer semi-technical inquiries from the public and accept payments. Perform other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee must have ability to maintain concentration in the midst of interruptions and background noise.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.
PROSPER'S PURPOSE - PROSPER IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
Benefits
01


Do you currently hold or have held an ICC Permit Technician Certificate?

• Yes, currently hold
• No, but can obtain within one year of hiring
• No, but have or had held another ICC Certification
• No, cannot obtain

02


How many combined years have you worked in the construction industry?

• 0 - 1 year
• 2-5 years
• 5 years +

03


How many combined years of customer service experience do you have?

• 0-1 year
• 2-5 years
• 5+ years

04


What is your perception of what a Permit Tech does?
05


Briefly describe your customer service experience and years of experience?
06


Have you ever worked for any government agency? If so, please explain.
Required Question