NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Building/Zoning Permit Technician
Wheaton, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $56K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Building and Zoning Permit Technician within the County's Building and Zoning Department. This role involves assisting the public with permit applications, ensuring compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances, and performing reviews of construction plans and permit applications.
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Responsibilities
Assists the public applying for permits and accurately completing any other necessary documentation related to permits
Responds to building permit and zoning related questions and explains permitting procedure to the public
Acts as the contact person and handles correspondence between the customers, building permit staff, zoning coordinators, highway department, and plan reviewers
Examines construction plans, blue prints, surveys, and specifications on residential / commercial developments in unincorporated DuPage County to ensure compliance with building, drainage, and zoning ordinances
Provides information and assists the public with questions specifically concerning Building & Zoning requirements
Performs basic zoning reviews with limited knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance in conjunction with the permitting process
Monitors the status of all assigned permit reviews and fees
Assists customers on the phone and in person with regard to problems and questions associated with permitting
Checks legal descriptions from surveys, topographical layouts with United States Geological Survey (USGS) grades, researches wetland / floodplain maps
Reviews issues with septic and well layouts
Processes plan revisions after permits have been issued
Routes commercial construction plans to appropriate fire protection districts, contracted plan review consultants, townships, and locates parcel numbers
Processes contractor certificates of insurance and contacts agents as needed
Maintains permit records such as copies of documents, correspondence, insurance certificates, and building department waivers
Compiles code and record data to assist inspection staff
Provides assistance to the Administrative Adjudication Hearing Officers clerk as necessary
Inputs permitting data into the department's electronic permitting software
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
Qualification
Required
Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
Four years of experience in customer service work including experience with zoning, building, construction, permitting, plan review
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Pension
Deferred compensation plan
Tuition reimbursement
Pre-paid legal
Credit union
Time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work
Vacation time
Sick time
Paid Leave
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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Funding
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