Permit Technician

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Permit Technician

Salary

$21.46 - $23.46 Hourly

Location

1002 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77002

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39226

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Accepting Applications from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center /Inspection & Compliances

Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm*

Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Your effectiveness in this position will depend on your ability to:

• Processes and reviews various building permit applications ensuring all required documents are included in compliance with applicable regulations. Verifies contractors' business license and insurance coverage.

• Submits completed permit applications and plans for plan review and inspection.

• Records, logs, compiles and maintains various permit related files, data, documents, plans and reports.

• Understands the functions of all sections of Building Code Enforcement and responds to customer questions on procedure, application requirements and status of permit application.

• Recognizes permit system issues and submits Service Now Tickets and/or facilitates remedies.

• Prepares and processes administrative documents requiring knowledge of the department's operations, policies, procedures, codes, regulations and ordinances.

• Determines and calculates various permit and plan fees.

• Performs other duties as required.

We’re committed to supporting your success, and we expect our team members to share that commitment. We’re seeking someone who embraces challenges, takes initiative, and is eager to grow alongside our team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e. essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditioning. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerance; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of experience as a Permit Technician Aide or in customer service are required.

Substitution: An Associate degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates that are proficient in the following systems: iPermits, PDox and ILMS. Knowledge of how to research using GIMS, HCAD and HAS.

*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications

necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the

most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment

drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other

employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 15

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources

Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

If you need special services or accommodations, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to

advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of

information provided.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances were

required.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is

free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but

not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic

information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

02

Please select your highest level of education.

• Less than a High School diploma

• High School diploma/GED

• Associate degree

• Bachelor's degree or higher

03

Which describes your VERIFIABLE administrative or customer service related experience?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 4 - 5 years

• 6 years or more

04

Please choose the software applications that you are proficient in. (Check all that apply).

• Word

• Excel

• Outlook

• ILMS Permitting Software

• INFOR

• Q-Flow

• None of the above

05

Are you currently a City of Houston employee?

• Yes

• No

Required Question