NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Permit Specialist (Development Services Center)
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a part of the City of Norfolk's Department of City Planning, which aims to ensure a high quality of life through effective planning and enforcement services. The Permit Specialist role involves reviewing construction plans, advising on compliance with codes, and processing permit applications to support safe community development.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience in the construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver's License required
Certification from the State of Virginia for Residential Building Plans Examiner within 18 months of appointment
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
Benefits
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive 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 and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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