Permit And Inspection Technician

Permit and Inspection Technician

Planning and Zoning Department

City of Richmond Hill

40 Richard R. Davis Drive

Richmond Hill GA 31324

Full Time: 40 hours Per Week (8am-5pm/ Monday-Friday)

FLSA Status: Hourly/ Non-Exempt

To apply:

Please visit our website and navigate to the JOBS section://www.richmondhill-ga.gov/

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for participating in and providing skilled clerical and customer service support to the permitting, inspections, and development review functions of the department.

MAJOR DUTIES

· Provides clerical and customer service support for all permitting, inspections, and development reviews functions and responsibilities of the department.

· Receives and reviews building permitting applications and submittals for compliance and completion; assesses relevant requirements; educates customers regarding necessary permits and general code compliance.

· Verifies that projects have obtained all necessary approval and Issues permits; gathers, organizes, and examines information to assure compliance.

· Receives, stamps, and logs in all plans, letters, applications, etc. for the department.

· Verifies professional and contractor licensing

· Assists and supports inspectors with inspection requests and scheduling.

· Assists builders, contractors, and the general public with information on the permitting, inspections, and development review process, status of applications, and building requirements.

· Uses GIS technology to assist property owners, city departments, surveyors and mortgage companies.

· Calculates, accepts, and records money paid for applications, permits, fees, and other charges.

· Maintains building permitting, inspections, and development review files, records, reports, and logs.

· Provides assistance in the clerical responsibilities of the planning and zoning functions of the department.

· Provides assistance in answering telephone and greeting visitors; provides information and messages; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel.

· Provides assistance in maintaining department supply inventory; organizing supply closet; reordering supplies; and the overall organization of the department’s common areas.

· Assists with the preparation of departmental information for meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Architectural Review Board as needed.

· Prepares a variety of letters, correspondence, reports and memoranda.

· Copies and faxes a variety of documents.

· Makes copies of all building packets needed for permitting.

· Prepare development review process forms, applications, packets, and booklets.

· Attends training to remain proficient in duties and responsibilities.

· Notarizes documents.

· Performs related duties as assigned.

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.

· Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

· Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.33 - $21.17 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond Hill, GA 31324: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person