Permit Technician

The City of Cedar Park is seeing qualified candidates for a Permit Technician.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, receives, reviews, compiles, and distributes all Development Services Department applications and other supporting documents for proper content, completeness, and conformance with legal standards; issues permits as authorized; and acts as first point of contact for the Development Services Department and all development application related questions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the public and city staff with requests for information in person, via telephone and by email regarding development services, licenses, permits, applications, building and development codes; answers questions, identifying their needs and problem-solving and directs individuals to appropriate party if necessary.
• Receives and reviews development applications from customers; assesses scope of project by reviewing documents such as project plans based on relevant permit requirements; reviews applications for completeness; educates customers regarding necessary permits and general code compliance of proposed projects.
• Assists in completing development and permit applications by explaining requirements; assist and advises the general public in matters relating to development requirements and status of submitted projects.
• Verifies that projects have obtained all necessary approvals; verify professional and contractor licensing.
• Issues permits and certificates of occupancy, maintains electronic permit files, calculates fees, accepts payments, updates computer files, and maintains required documentation.
• Assists with scheduling inspections as needed.
• Accepts, collects, and receives payment; prepares receipts and validates daily credit card reports.
• Prepares various statistical reports for department staff; prepares and reviews various reports for updating, monitoring, and tracking development records.
• Serves as staff liaison between building contractors, architects, engineers, city department staff, and the general public.
• Notarizes documents for public, city officials and employees.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School graduate or its equivalent, plus (2) years of related experience involving extensive public contact, preferably in the building or construction industry.

• or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid Texas Driver's License, with acceptable driving record.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Notary Public Certification, or the ability to obtain same within one (1) year of employment.

• Permit Technician certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC), or the ability to obtain same within one (1) year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: operations, services, and activities of the Development Services Department and Building Inspections Division; basic development codes, including the International Building Code, and municipal code of ordinances; city government organization, functions, policies, and procedures; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers using applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; and principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.

Skill/Ability to: effectively assist the public; prepare records, reports, and correspondence neatly and professionally; demonstrate proficiency in organization and prioritization of work; demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and MS Office as well as general office equipment (i.e., copier/ fax machine, ten key calculator; type accurately at an efficient speed; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in communicating both orally and in writing; use excellent grammar and spelling; and maintain records and files with precision and accuracy.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The City of Cedar Park has the right to revise this position description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Office Manager

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

Other: Has daily contact with city staff; contractors; architects, engineers, and the general public.

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 83,000 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.
Discover Cedar Park: https://cedarparktexasedc.com
Our 2023 Resident Survey: https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/190/2023-
Tourism site for Cedar Park? https://visitcedarparktexas.com/
Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we enjoy serving the community, and we have fun at what we do. Join us today!

The City is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to each employee and applicant for employment. The City affirms its commitment that there shall be no discrimination against applicants or employees because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected status. Employment Type: Full Time