Impactiva ยท 6 hours ago
Permit Technician / Zoning Officer / Planner (Evergreen)
Impactiva is seeking a Part-Time Permit Technician / Zoning Officer / Planner for Bureau Veritas in Braselton, Georgia. This role involves processing zoning and permit applications, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing administrative support and customer service.
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Responsibilities
Operates and maintains the day-to-day functioning of the Zoning Office, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to correspondence
Provides information and assistance to staff, partners, and the public; prepares correspondence, reports, and documents
Maintains the accuracy of the permit tracking database, including tracking permits issued and inspections performed for multiple client offices
Receives, records, and files zoning permit and compliance applications, along with accompanying plans and documents. Ensures all records are available for public inspection
Compiles and submits reports and documents as requested, including monthly updates
Reviews zoning permit and compliance applications to ensure they meet all relevant regulations or jurisdictional requirements
Issues zoning permits and certificates of compliance for construction when requirements are met or as approved by the Zoning Hearing Board or court rulings
Responds to complaints regarding Zoning and/or Property Maintenance Code violations. Issues enforcement notices and orders to violators as necessary
Studies and stays current on codes, standards, and regulations relevant to zoning and property maintenance
Attends ongoing training opportunities and maintains required credentials and certifications
Involved in plan review, ordinance review (for multiple clients), and creating staff reports from research
Schedules and participates in public hearings with the Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, and other jurisdictional bodies. Furnishes requested facts, records, and information to aid decision-making
Proactively communicates with staff, partners, and the public to provide updates, resolve inquiries, and address concerns
Maintains a customer-focused attitude, prioritizing the needs and interests of taxpayers
Builds and fosters collaborative relationships with office staff, department team members, and external partners
Assists with special projects, which may involve research, analysis, and task coordination
Prepares forms, documents, records, indexes, and logs as needed
Supports other staff members with tasks as assigned
Performs scheduled assignments primarily within the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Occasional after-hours meetings and travel to client offices will be required
Qualification
Required
High school graduate (or equivalent)
Valid Georgia driver's license
Understanding of all local and state laws related to zoning, including thorough knowledge of the Sunshine Law and the Right to Know Act
Previous experience working in a zoning and/or permitting office in a Zoning Official, Code Enforcement, permitting, or admin role
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Fluent in verbal and written English; expert at Business English
Operates office equipment, machines, and computers
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Strong service orientation and friendly demeanor
High attention-to-detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Able to manage workload, multitask, and work independently while advancing self-directed priorities in group settings
Efficient and organized with a strong work ethic and excellent sense of initiative and follow-through
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
AICP or ICC certification
Familiar with permitting software
Certification preferred, but not required
Benefits
Company Retirement Participation