Planning Technician jobs in the United States

Position Summary

Perform a variety of functions in the Building Safety permitting section. Provide support to Building Safety staff, inspectors, contractors and developers. Assist with information, forms and processes regarding City of Albuquerque code reviews and inspection requirements. Coordinate and assist with scheduling and communication necessary for the proper enforcement of all department codes, policies, and regulations. Serve as the point of contact for all submittals and communication related to permit applications, resubmittals and permit closeouts. Coordinate with management staff to ensure all necessary steps are met for the issuance of construction permits and Certificates of Occupancy. Perform construction document screening. Utilize computerized database for permit tracking.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Four (4) years of administrative support or field experience related to any combination of the following areas:

• building safety practices and processes
• general construction

Preferred Knowledge

• Report writing, research methods and data compilation
• Mathematical principles as associated to a project or assignment
• Principles, practices and techniques of record
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures with an in-depth knowledge of using computer equipment
• Various software applications
• Principles and practices of Building Safety
• Building permit software, word processing programs and databases
• Pertinent laws, codes, ordinances and regulations and processes as it relates to construction projects and the general public

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Interpret codes, regulations and laws as they pertain to construction
• Read and interpret construction documents, mapping and survey data, site plans, zoning codes, legal descriptions and related information
• Perform data entry into a database
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and scanner
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Provide clear and concise information to the general public at all times
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation