Position Information Permits Technician Job Term: Full-Time Department:
Planning and Sustainability Closing Date: 4/11/18 Annual Range: $33,363
- $51,713 Monthly Range: $2,780.25 - $4,309.42 Hourly Range: $16.04 -
$24.86 BiWeekly Range: $1,283.19 - $1,988.96 Description Permits
Technician Job Code: 51065 Salary Grade: 11 Salary Range:
$33,363-$51,713 FLSA: Nonexempt Purpose of Classification: The purpose
of this classification is to accurately process and record building
permit applications and payments. Essential Functions: The following
duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements
of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work
is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs customer service
functions by telephone, email and in person; provides information and
assistance related to division services, activities, procedures, fees,
forms, or other issues; assists the public in completing applications
and other forms as needed; responds to questions/complaint; researches
problems; and initiates problem resolution. Processes permit
applications for all work requiring inspections or permits and
Certificates of Occupancy; reviews applications for
accuracy/completeness; verifies proper County business licensure, state
licensure, home builders licensure, zoning designations, etc.; accepts
construction plans and plan documents associated with permit processing;
and enters information into database. Issues over the counter permits
for residential repairs, residential alterations, mechanical electrical
and plumbing permits; processes applications for the approval of new
construction, additions, signs, special administrative permits,
Watershed reviews and inspections, Fire Marshal reviews and inspections;
verifies state/local licenses when applicable; ensures paperwork is
complete and filed; ensures information is entered into database; and
submits completed permit to customer. Receives moneys in payment of
permit fees; calculates permit fees; records transactions, issues
receipts, and forwards revenues as appropriate; prepares/updates daily
administrative report of base fees; reports daily count of permits
issued each day and payments collected; and submits reports to finance
department. Processes contractor registrations; issues and renews
registration for a variety of contractors including electrical and low
voltage, plumbing, sprinkler, suppression and HVAC; and verifies state
and business licenses. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or
GED required; one year of experience in customer service; or any
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which
provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a
valid Georgia drivers license; must obtain ICC certification as a Permit
Technician within one year of hire.