NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Permit Technician (Development Services Center)
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$47K/yr - $54K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on enhancing the quality of life through excellent planning and enforcement services. The Permit Technician role involves providing customer service and ensuring compliance with building regulations by processing permits and assisting clients with applications.
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Responsibilities
Processes electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other permits by reviewing the scope of work to be performed, examining permit applications for accuracy, verifying and obtaining information to complete applications, inputting information into a computerized system, and determining permit fees
Provides extensive customer service while assisting patrons in the completion of permit applications. Approves applications and issues permits
Coordinates and expedites the construction permit issuance process by distributing applications, assisting customers in the completion of applications and prioritizing and assigning submitted building plans to the appropriate staff
Provides information to applicants, including Architects, Engineers, Builders, Contractors, and Homeowners, about the permit issuance process
Assists in resolving issues and answering questions related to permit applications, fees, plans and specifications submitted
Performs related administrative duties including receiving, stamping, recording, and monitoring the digital storage, assignment and scanning plans and documents into Archive Laserfiche Digital storage
Process requests for temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) and Certificate of Occupancy (CO) when requested by applicant and authorized by the Building Official. (or Deputy or Team Leader)
Qualification
Required
One year of experience in the building or construction trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver's License required
Certification from the State of Virginia as a Permit Technician within 18 months of appointment
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Employer paid pension plan
Basic life insurance
Voluntary participation in medical and dental
Section 457 deferred compensation
Long-term disability
Optional life insurance for self, spouse and children
Medical and dependent care reimbursement plans
Access to membership in credit union
Employer provided parking
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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