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About the job Planning Specialist/Permit Technician
Overview
The Planning Specialist / Permit Technician plays a specialized and technical role in support of building and planning permitting activities. Responsibilities include assisting applicants with permit applications, conducting initial intake plan reviews, reviewing preliminary drawings, responding to code questions, issuing permits and Certificates of Occupancy, entering data, calculating fees, and coordinating the administrative aspects of the permitting process.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a Permit Intake Technician for permits and inspections. Issue eligible permits over the counter in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances. Research and respond to telephone, fax, email, and in-person requests for information regarding the permit application process. Assist applicants in completing permit application forms. Review construction documents for completeness and compliance with construction codes and regulations. Track permits via computer systems to ensure applications progress smoothly. Research permits and inspections using GIS programs. Compile and assemble permit information as needed. Perform administrative duties related to the intake of construction permits. Issue permits and Certificates of Occupancy as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Some combination of:
Construction terminology. International Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Residential and Commercial Codes. Virginia Construction and Residential Codes (Chapter 1 and Chapter 3). Permit processes and construction industry standards. City property boundaries, laws, and regulations. Basic agricultural and environmental considerations (organic agriculture, brownfields, polluted soils, crop seasons). General mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and arithmetic. Computer programs and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, EnerGov, GIS, Blue Beam, AutoCAD, scanners, and other architectural/engineering tools. Skills and abilities in:
Understanding the functions of different departments and organizations. Reviewing construction documents. Communicating effectively with applicants and stakeholders. Organizing and maintaining permit records. Using GIS systems and related technologies. Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in planning, engineering, building construction, or a related field. Two years of paraprofessional planning review or permitting experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in architecture, business administration, or construction. Working knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information Systems). Construction experience and knowledge of building codes. Experience working in the public sector. Bilingual skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Overview
The Planning Specialist / Permit Technician plays a specialized and technical role in support of building and planning permitting activities. Responsibilities include assisting applicants with permit applications, conducting initial intake plan reviews, reviewing preliminary drawings, responding to code questions, issuing permits and Certificates of Occupancy, entering data, calculating fees, and coordinating the administrative aspects of the permitting process.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a Permit Intake Technician for permits and inspections. Issue eligible permits over the counter in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances. Research and respond to telephone, fax, email, and in-person requests for information regarding the permit application process. Assist applicants in completing permit application forms. Review construction documents for completeness and compliance with construction codes and regulations. Track permits via computer systems to ensure applications progress smoothly. Research permits and inspections using GIS programs. Compile and assemble permit information as needed. Perform administrative duties related to the intake of construction permits. Issue permits and Certificates of Occupancy as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Some combination of:
Construction terminology. International Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Residential and Commercial Codes. Virginia Construction and Residential Codes (Chapter 1 and Chapter 3). Permit processes and construction industry standards. City property boundaries, laws, and regulations. Basic agricultural and environmental considerations (organic agriculture, brownfields, polluted soils, crop seasons). General mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and arithmetic. Computer programs and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, EnerGov, GIS, Blue Beam, AutoCAD, scanners, and other architectural/engineering tools. Skills and abilities in:
Understanding the functions of different departments and organizations. Reviewing construction documents. Communicating effectively with applicants and stakeholders. Organizing and maintaining permit records. Using GIS systems and related technologies. Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in planning, engineering, building construction, or a related field. Two years of paraprofessional planning review or permitting experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in architecture, business administration, or construction. Working knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information Systems). Construction experience and knowledge of building codes. Experience working in the public sector. Bilingual skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.