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Mohave County · 1 month ago

Permits Technician-Bullhead City

Kingman, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$17.36/hr - $21.09/hr

1+ years exp

Mohave County is seeking a Permits Technician for their Planning and Zoning division. The role involves performing office research, answering public inquiries, preparing records, and supervising permit functions while ensuring compliance with county zoning regulations.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs office research

Answers questions from other agencies and the public within area of responsibility

Prepares and maintains records and reports

Signs off on permit approvals when required

May supervise permit function or parts of that function; works the permit counter as intake clerk, answers questions on zoning matters from the public and county staff members; determines whether plot plans and drawings meet the county zoning regulations and whether there are any observable errors in the submissions

Analyzes and checks submitted rezones, special use permits; answers questions on zoning matters from the public and county staff members; determines whether plot plans and drawings meet the county zoning regulations and whether there are any observable errors in the submissions

Verifies fees and prepares cash reports and deposits

Provides super-user level expertise for permitting software, working in conjunction with Information Technologies

Makes recommendations to staff concerning the adequacy of the submitted documents

Performs mathematical calculations relative to assigned projects

Reviews deeds and legal descriptions and performs field and office research to gather information on correct legal descriptions and owner of record

Verifies accuracy of legal descriptions

Assists the public in the preparation of building and zoning permit applications

Calculates and collects fees for use permits, and grading permits

Qualification

Permit Technician CertificationPermitting Software ExpertiseCustomer Service ExperienceBasic AccountingMathematicsComputer LiteracySupervisory TechniquesEffective Communication

Required

High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree)

One (1) year technical, general clerical support work and/or customer service experience OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications

Three (3) year technical, general clerical support work and/or customer service experience OR One (1) year relevant experience in any of the following: Permitting, Planning, Zoning, Engineering Technician, Building Technician, Title Company and/or Realtor or related field

Certification as a Permit Technician from the International Code Council, or equivalent

One (1) year as a Permit Technician Senior and a Residential Plan Review Certification OR One (1) year as a Permit Technician Senior and a Zoning Inspector Certification OR Two (2) or more years as a Permit Technician Senior or related work involving experience in working with building permitting systems

Must possess and maintain a certification as a Permit Technician as administered by the International Code Council, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months or hire

Cashiering and basic accounting

Supervisory/Management techniques and practices

Basic knowledge of county codes and ordinances related to permitting, construction methods and materials

Methods of land descriptions

Mathematics through trigonometry

Computer literacy to include use of windows-based word processing, and spreadsheets

Operating the SmartGov permitting Software

Operating a personal computer and use of word-processing, spread sheets and data base applications

Performing mathematical computations

Interpret technical information encountered in the performance of responsibilities

Work independently

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, the general public, County departments, and agencies and deal tactfully and diplomatically in adverse situations

Make accurate and detailed observations

Secure facts, document information, evaluate data and draw valid conclusions

Efficiently organize workload and schedule

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records

Follow written and verbal instructions