Permit Technician

Permit Technician The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Permit Technician. The role facilitates and processes applications and plan reviews for general construction and verifies compliance with adopted codes and ordinances. This position also handles administrative functions related to documentation, record keeping of applications, and issuing permits. Applicants who desire to serve the community are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Exhibit a positive attitude in word and action and encourage others to do the same. Collaborate with all team members in building upon ideas and taking personal accountability and ownership of projects, role, and assignments. Provide customer service to internal and external customers; greet, receive and screen visitors and customers, on phone and in person; address and resolve customer questions as able and refer complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff. Receive, examine, process, and issue permits within area of responsibility. Assist customers with submitting new plans, revised plans, payments, and schedule inspections. Draft related documents associated with the permit for staff review. Receive complaints and public concerns. Direct information for proper disposition. Compose correspondence; proofread and edit; enter, scan, update and maintain information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports. Update and maintain department electronic and paper databases, files, forms and records. Assist with research, analysis, and administrative support to special projects. Prepare and send out decision letters. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years' work experience in building construction, plan review, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would prove the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must pass a pre-employment background screening. Compensation The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and comprehensive benefits. The expected hiring range is $26.60 - $27.93 The full hiring range is $26.60 - $37.25 Benefits General Leave: 200 hours per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year. Health Insurance: Three health plans available; Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with optional family coverage. Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections. Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid; family coverage optional. Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid; family coverage optional. Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available. Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage. Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage. Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent available at employee's cost. Tuition Assistance. Employee Assistance Program. Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%. Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions; ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit. Voluntary employee-paid ancillary benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield. Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule. Closing Date Open Until Filled. First review date June 24th. Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr