Permit Technician

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Permit Technician 
Plano –, Texas  
 
 
Purpose of Position/ Function:  
Working under the direction of the Permit Technician Supervisor, is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical duties to maintain database of construction permits, verify completeness of permit application packets, provide information regarding the building review and permit process, assisting the Plan Review staff, and performing back up as needed for other administrative duties. 

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Responsibilities and Duties:  
 
•    Perform scheduled assignments between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday –Friday 
•    Perform daily duties responsibly and safely with respect to private and personal property. 
•    Readily communicate with staff, citizens and builder/contractors as necessary. 
•    Readily communicate with team members. 
•    Maintain database for tracking permits issued and inspections performed among several client offices. 
•    Be available to assist client staff with additional service as related to our purpose. 
•    Be available to assist team members when called upon. 
•    Perform related clerical and secretarial duties for the office; answer general calls, provides information and assistance to callers and forwards or takes messages as appropriate; composes and prepares correspondence and reports; receives and files documents. 
•    Perform various administrative support tasks for special projects involve researching and analyzing information.
•    Promote professional development by achieving additional ICC certifications, attending training opportunities and consistent study of codes and standards as related to work performance. 

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Job Qualifications and Education: 
 
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:      
Any combination of education or experience normally equivalent to: 
  
Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED. 
Certification: ICC Permit Technician certification or ability to obtain certification within first year of employment.  
Experience: A minimum of two years of experience overseeing daily office operations and performing various administrative and general office tasks; any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
 
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES 
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. 
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of references, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. 
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages. 
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify variations in assigned objectives. 

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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:   
•    Strong communication skills, both written and oral. 
•    Ability to follow directions. 
•    Ability to maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct. Must be self- disciplined, able to work without direct supervision. 
•    Ability to work well with people and perform as a member of a team. 
•    Must possess problem solving skills. 
•    Must possess a positive attitude towards Company and clients.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships. 
•    General knowledge of the construction industry - a plus
•    Must have a valid Texas driver’s license. 
•    Knowledge of Computers / Software