Planning and Building Technician

This position is responsible for assisting with the administration of the county’s zoning ordinance, issuing building permits, and for assisting customers.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Answers telephone and greets customers; provides information and assistance as requested.
• Reviews building permit applications, zoning permit applications, and other documents associated with building permits. (on checklist)
• Issues building permits (once building official has signed off on all plans), calculates fees, collects payment, and maintains related files and records.
• Verifies contractor credentials.
• Coordinates electrical inspections with the electric utility provider.
• Schedules building inspections.
• Communicates with developers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other employees regarding building permits.
• Prepares certificates of occupancy.
• Verifies flood zones for building permits.
• Maintains records required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including elevation certificates, letters of map amendments, and permits of structures built in flood zones.
• Researches archived files as needed to include; building permits, property records, project files, plats, deeds, and covenants and provides responses to FOIA requests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of county and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of county building codes.
• Knowledge of the county planning and zoning ordinances related to building permit issues.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in operating a computer, calculator, facsimile machine, copier, and postage machine.
• Skill in reading blueprints, plans, and maps.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and various word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in dealing with the public
• Skill in interpersonal relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the employee’s State of residence for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light objects, and climbs ladders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This work is performed in an office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.01 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person