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City of Norfolk, VA

Residential Permit Specialist

City of Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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Overview

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station, and the citys cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play. Responsibilities

Reviews plans for new construction, alterations or additions to residential property and commercial signs according to applicable building codes for compliance, documents errors, and makes recommendations to architects, owners, or engineers. Advises and answers inquiries, interprets codes, reviews plans, and explains any necessary changes for compliance with City code. Issues permits by reviewing the scope of work to be performed, reviews applications, processes the permit applications and calculates permit fees. Performs clerical duties by processing and inputting documentation, file forms and make copies. Directs and perform reception duties by directing clients to the proper department. Reviews permit applications and construction packages, calculate permit fees and charges, ensure that fees are applied, and monitor the routing through the appropriate agencies. Essential Functions

Reviews residential building plans to ensure compliance with uniform statewide building codes. Provides building code information to the public, architects, and engineers. Issues and processes building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits. Reviews plans to ensure compliance with state and city code and design standards. Other duties as assigned. Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Required

Two years' experience in the construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred

Associate degree in building construction, structural engineering, or a closely related area and three years of experience in building construction; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Driver's License required. Must be certified or be able to obtain certification in the following areas within 18 months of employment: Residential Plan Reviewer from the State of Virginia. Work Schedule

M-F 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Sales and Management Industries

Government Administration

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