Permit Technician

Building Permit Technician

This position is responsible for collecting and verifying all documentation for the issuing of building permits for both residential and commercial development.

Examples Of Duties

The list below is not comprehensive; this job is also responsible for other duties as assigned.

• Issuing Building Permits – This position serves the public by receiving documentation for permit requests. The incumbent must be able to verify the property as outside of a flood zone, research zoning ordinances and Land Management Regulations and explain them to the public. This also requires understanding the regulations for Contractors, and being able to determine that the work being done is permissible for the named contractor.
• Record Verification – This position is responsible for verifying all information on permits that are issued, including parcel numbers, taxes paid, addresses, and the overview of the building plans.
• Other Permits – The Permit Technician will issue power permits, safety electrical permits, and Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with the building codes. Issuing such permits involves scanning and maintaining files for the department, and in the case of power permits, contacting the various power companies in the area.
• Customer Service – The incumbent is available to address any questions or concerns from the public regarding planning and development. This involves receiving the public all day at the reception window for the department. Working under daily supervision, the incumbent may make decisions based upon the building codes, Land Management Regulations, FEMA flood maps, and the regulations for Contractors. However, anything that falls outside of the normal must go to management for resolution. The major challenge for the position is staying current with the ever-changing codes and regulations. Further, it can be difficult explaining some of these regulations to the public who may already be upset when they arrive at the window.

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum level of job-related education: High school diploma; knowledge of Land Management Regulations, building codes, and ability to read FEMA flood maps
• Minimum amount of job-related experience: 1 year
• Minimum level of any required qualifications, licenses, certificates, registrations, or any relevant knowledge, job skill or equivalent experience: ICC certification for Permit Technicians