Permit Technician

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Additional hours, including weekends and holidays may be required.

POSITION SUMMARY:
An entry level clerical position responsible for accepting and processing applications for building permits, issuing permits, and collecting and accounting for payments and fees collected by the Building Division.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.
•    Process building permit applications, including the payment of permit fees and the processing of certificates of occupancy.
•    Assist contractors and the public with completing forms.
•    Process check and cash building permit application fees, re-inspection fees, impact fees, miscellaneous fees, and insurance payments.
•    Answer the phone and transfer calls to appropriate personnel.
•    File permits, documents, etc.
•    Balance cash drawer daily and make up bank deposits.
•    Pull finalized files and check for completion.  
•    Fax documents, make copies.
•    Maintain permit application files.
•    Make calls to customers pick up permits, duplicate plans, plans changes and truss engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Working knowledge of the proper construction of English grammar and syntax.
•Working knowledge of various office equipment, including personal computer, copier, fax machine, 10-key calculator, multi-line telephone, etc.
•Knowledge of standard customer relations practices, including answering telephone calls, answering questions, etc.
•Skill in proof-reading documents and making appropriate corrections.
•Skill in the operation of various office equipment.  
•Ability to articulate clearly both orally and in writing in a professional manner.
•Ability to prioritize and arrange schedules.
•Ability to exercise sound judgment with average supervision and oversight.
•Ability to perform many jobs at one time.
•Ability to work under stressful situations and keep calm in difficult situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school, or a GED from a properly accredited institution of learning.    
•  Associates degree in office sciences or related field highly desired but not required.
• Two (2) years’ clerical experience in a reasonably fast-paced office environment.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the requisite mental and communication skills.
• Notary Public or the ability to acquire a Notary Public's certification required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

 Essential Physical Abilities:

Code:    Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

                Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

                Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

                N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over)				X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)		X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)	X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)				X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)				X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)			X
Reaching above shoulder			X
Use of fingers	X
Both hands required	X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)				X
Climbing (legs only)				X
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision	X
Both eyes required	X
Depth perception	X
Distinguishing basic colors			X
Distinguishing shades of colors				X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)	X
Straight pulling	X
Pulling hand over hand				X
Pushing		X
Walking		X
Standing
Crawling			X
Kneeling		X
Bending			X
Balancing				X
Stooping			X
Jumping			X
Running				X
Throwing				X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)			X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)				X

 

Environmental Conditions:

Code:    Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Environment	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside	X
Work Outside			X
In the Heat			X
In the Cold			X
In High Humidity				X
In Dampness or Chilliness				X
In Dry Conditions		X
In or with Noisy Conditions			X
In Darkness				X
In or with Dusty Conditions				X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.				X
With Fumes or Gases				X
With Smoke or Flames				X
With Chemicals			X
With Solvents				X
With Grease or Oils				X
With Radiant Energy				X
With Electrical Energy				X
On Slippery Surfaces				X
On Uneven Surfaces				X
In or With Moving Objects				X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding				X
At Heights above Ground Level				X
Below Ground Level				X
In Water				X
With Explosives				X
With Poor Ventilation			X
With Odors				X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors			X

Disclaimers:  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Salary : $36,442 - $58,344