What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician (Code Enforcement) position at Shelby County Government?
Position Summary
This position works under general supervision of the Manager of Operations of Office of
Construction Enforcement to perform responsible clerical work involved in application, review, payment, and issuance of building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing permits and new and renewal of trade licenses.
Pay Grade: 43
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education Minimum Qualifications
100.00% - 1. Two (2) years of experience in construction industry or complex clerical, data processing or statistical experience and possess a high school diploma or GED; OR
2. One (1) year of appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing, or statistical work experience and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarters).
3. ICC certified Permit Technician or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
4. Experience in the construction industry preferred.
3. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Processes and enters pertinent data into computer-based or other record format for processing or issuing permits, applications, registrations, licenses, documents, etc.
2. Serves as a customer liaison for the Office of Construction Enforcement, assisting the general public on a wide range of building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit questions, which involves providing high quality, front-line customer service and possessing general knowledge of building regulations in order to manage a high volume of emails, phone calls and walk-ins.
3. Receives and reviews permit submittals and other various documents as required for accuracy and conformance with established codes and procedures.
4. Processes incoming new building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permit applications, including date entry and review of records in permit software system, as necessary.
5. Reviews and issues selected building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits and certificates of occupancy as directed.
6. Assists in the review of individual applications made with the Office of Construction Enforcement by comparing the mechanical attributes of each building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit applications filed with applicable codes, policies, and procedures that contain the required elements of that type of application.
7. Conducts research on past or pending building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permits to assist inspectors in their preparation of inspections, comments, or approvals.
8. Mails or issues department specific authorized documents or materials as required.
9. Files and maintains control records.
10. Obtains data from various sources to prepare and compile standard reports.
11. Performs related duties as required or directed. KSA's
KSAs - 1. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the record- keeping operating of Office of Construction Enforcement and skilled applying them.
2. Knowledge and use of building and zoning codes and skilled applying them.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and familiarity with computerized databases.
4. Ability to plan, organize and maintain an even flow of work.
5. Ability to maintain continuous mental alertness and reasoning ability.
6. Ability to perform accurate math computations.
7. Ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar correctly.
8. Ability to deal courteously with the public and to resolve problem situations.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
10. General computer knowledge and skills. Special Requirements
1. Must have an ICC certification as a Permit Technician or obtain within six (6) months of hire date. Disclaimer
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
This position works under general supervision of the Manager of Operations of Office of
Construction Enforcement to perform responsible clerical work involved in application, review, payment, and issuance of building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing permits and new and renewal of trade licenses.
Pay Grade: 43
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education Minimum Qualifications
100.00% - 1. Two (2) years of experience in construction industry or complex clerical, data processing or statistical experience and possess a high school diploma or GED; OR
2. One (1) year of appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing, or statistical work experience and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarters).
3. ICC certified Permit Technician or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
4. Experience in the construction industry preferred.
3. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Processes and enters pertinent data into computer-based or other record format for processing or issuing permits, applications, registrations, licenses, documents, etc.
2. Serves as a customer liaison for the Office of Construction Enforcement, assisting the general public on a wide range of building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit questions, which involves providing high quality, front-line customer service and possessing general knowledge of building regulations in order to manage a high volume of emails, phone calls and walk-ins.
3. Receives and reviews permit submittals and other various documents as required for accuracy and conformance with established codes and procedures.
4. Processes incoming new building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permit applications, including date entry and review of records in permit software system, as necessary.
5. Reviews and issues selected building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits and certificates of occupancy as directed.
6. Assists in the review of individual applications made with the Office of Construction Enforcement by comparing the mechanical attributes of each building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit applications filed with applicable codes, policies, and procedures that contain the required elements of that type of application.
7. Conducts research on past or pending building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permits to assist inspectors in their preparation of inspections, comments, or approvals.
8. Mails or issues department specific authorized documents or materials as required.
9. Files and maintains control records.
10. Obtains data from various sources to prepare and compile standard reports.
11. Performs related duties as required or directed. KSA's
KSAs - 1. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the record- keeping operating of Office of Construction Enforcement and skilled applying them.
2. Knowledge and use of building and zoning codes and skilled applying them.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and familiarity with computerized databases.
4. Ability to plan, organize and maintain an even flow of work.
5. Ability to maintain continuous mental alertness and reasoning ability.
6. Ability to perform accurate math computations.
7. Ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar correctly.
8. Ability to deal courteously with the public and to resolve problem situations.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
10. General computer knowledge and skills. Special Requirements
1. Must have an ICC certification as a Permit Technician or obtain within six (6) months of hire date. Disclaimer
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
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