Permit Technician Ii

APPLICATION REVIEW, INTERVIEWS AND CANDIDATE SELECTION MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, processes commercial, industrial, and residential permits. Reviews less complex residential construction plans for code compliance to include but not limited to fences, gas lines, patios, minor additions, swimming pools and spas. Serves as acting Supervisor of assigned division as directed.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Accepts and processes commercial, industrial, and residential permits as directed while ensuring compliance with City rules, regulations and ordinances.
• Communicates with applicants on permit status and final permit costs; obtains information on incomplete documents; and resolves permit conflicts.
• Performs basic plan review for residential fences, gas lines, patios, minor additions, swimming pools and spas and other similar related items.
• Calculates commercial and industrial plan review and permitting fees.
• Serves as backup cashier as needed or directed.
• Checks documents for validity, accuracy and completeness of information; records, files and distributes related paperwork.
• Provides information to applicants; assists customers with permit applications, government forms and other documents; answers phones; responds to requests for information within the span of authority.
• Serves as acting Supervisor of assigned division during absences or as delegated.
• Accepts and processes payments and answers related questions.
• Attends project related meetings with external customers as directed.
• Attends vertical preconstruction meetings.
• Enters permit data into computer systems; processes transactions, compiles documentation, and generates reports.
• Provides notary services for department related documents.
• Maintains tracking system for all plans submitted from time of permit application to permit issuance.
• Maintains records, permit files and building plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent, and four (4) years of residential and/or commercial permit issuance, customer service and computer experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Municipal government.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Cash handling principles.

Skills in & Ability to:

• Data entry and mathematical calculations.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software, such as Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Process various permit applications.

Special Requirements:

• International Code Council (ICC) Building Permit Technician Certification within 120 days of employment.
• State of Arizona Notary Public within six (6) months of employment start date.
• One additional International Code Council (ICC) certification of employee's choice required within two (2) years of employment start date.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standard office environment.
Reports To: Permit Supervisor or Designee
Supervision Exercised: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular