Permit Technician/Senior Permit Technician - Building Safety at City of Mansfield, Texas Municipal Government

Job Details

Description

Starting Salary Ranges:

Permit Technician $41,944.00 - $49,927.00/Annual

($20.16 - $24.00/Hourly)

Senior Permit Technician $46,243.00 - $55,045.00/Annual

($22.23 - $26.46/Hourly)

PERMIT TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under moderate supervision, responsible for performing technical work in the review and processing of construction project permits to include processing departmental payments and providing counter assistance to the general public, contractors and developers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Accepts and processes permit applications, checking for completeness and compliance with applicable local and state requirements; reviewing and issuing permits for miscellaneous construction projects including pools, fences, foundations, roof repairs, moving structures, demolitions; issuing over-the-counter electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and banner sign permits; processing, distributing, and issuing approved commercial, residential; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Reviews application and submittal package for completeness and accuracy. Logs application into permitting system and distributes plans to departments for review.
• Provides technical support associated with permitting activities, which includes: coordinating public inquiry on development processes, codes, ordinances, and permit requirements; processing utility releases; maintaining logs for permit distribution and permit review turnaround times; scheduling and entering inspections; initiating cases in database; enforcing and updating required contractor registrations; generating and processing a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly reports; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Performs financial activities in support of department operations, which includes collecting building permit, development, registration, and other miscellaneous fees; maintaining escrow accounts; administering accounting systems for cash receipts; making daily deposits to central cashiers; balancing cash drawers; generating revenue reports; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Provides customer service activities, which include: greeting customers; answering phones; responding to requests for information or service; and, performing other related activities.
• Maintains a variety of records for the department related to permitting activities. Prepares a variety of reports related to departmental activities
  
  

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience working in an office environment preferably in construction or related field.
• Skilled in handling cash.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other city employees by oral and written means.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of basic filing principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, contractors, public officials, co-workers, and members of the general public.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to telephone, personal computer, and copier.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel software and other basic computer programs.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One year experience in a municipal building department, customer service, handling cash or comparable position.
• Valid Texas Driver License
  
  

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Reading and interpreting construction documents, reference books and manuals such as; building code books, blueprints, etc.
• Basic knowledge of building codes, ordinances, terminology, construction techniques, etc.
• Interpreting and applying applicable code requirements and permitting processes.
• Possession of International Code Council Permit Technician certification.
• Additional training or experience in related field.
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical activity of this position

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
  
  

The Physical Requirements Of This Position

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
  
  

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  
  

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

• None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
  
  

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

SENIOR PERMIT TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction of the Building Official, participates in front counter operations, accepts and processes permit applications, and issues building permits for residential and commercial building projects. Develops and maintains a working relationship with contractors, developers, consultants and residents to achieve compliance with all federal, state and city construction codes and ordinances.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Processes permit applications and building plans for new commercial and residential projects, including finish-outs, additions, remodels, fences, swimming pools, accessory buildings, etc.
• Reviews applications for completeness and accuracy. Logs applications into spreadsheet and distributes to departments for review.
• Examines contractor submitted plans to check for completeness and compliance with building codes and city ordinances.
• Accepts cash payments for permits. Verifies cash reports are in compliance with the accounting system as well as actual funds and completes a deposit report.
• Answers calls from public concerning; inspections, permits, certificate of occupancies, codes, etc.
• Enters application requests into computer program.
• Verifies contractors/subcontractors are registered with the City.
• Answers questions and assists public with completion of permit applications.
• Provides customer service activities, which includes: getting customers, answering phones, responding to requests for information or service and performing other related activities.
• Calls customers and notifies them of completed permits.
• Supplies Building Official with monthly reports, cash reports, permits activity, etc.
• Related work as required.
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand reference books and manuals such as; building code books, blueprints, etc.
• Must have a basic knowledge of building codes, ordinances, terminology, construction techniques, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other city employees by oral and written means.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, contractors, public officials, co-workers and members of the general public.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, personal computer and copier.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel software and other basic computer programs.
• Knowledge of MyGov a plus
• Knowledge of basic filing principles and practices.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Permit Technician in a municipal building department involving extensive public contact.
• Possession of International Code Council Permit Technician certification.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Experience working in an office environment preferably in construction or related field.
  
  

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Additional training or experience in related field.
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical activity of this position

• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
  
  

The Physical Requirements Of This Position

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
  
  

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  
  

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.