City of Seguin · 5 days ago
Permit Technician
Seguin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.68/hr - $19.68/hrThe City of Seguin is seeking a Permit Technician to perform computerized permitting and licensing work for the Planning/Codes Department. The role involves issuing permits, scheduling inspections, and providing quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Maintains specialized knowledge relevant to department assignment, for example, technical building permit information and building codes, and utilities information and applications
Performs general clerical duties such as: word processing, filing, answering phones and referring calls, preparing correspondence, etc
Sets up contractors and takes payments for registration along with billing on a regular basis and verifying that all license requirements are being met
Receives and accounts for payments and receipts; responsible for cash drawer
Takes food establishment license applications
Takes and oversees the processing of applications for construction of temporary electric, electric, water, and sewer services
Schedules inspections in permitting software
Issues permits for building, electric, plumbing, gas, mechanical, sign, garage sale, etc
Explains and interprets building permitting and inspection process to the public, property owners, and contractors
Posts and tabulates figures
Prepares construction and permitting activity reports
Organizes and prepares permit applications, building plans and documents for appropriate routing
Performs specific research tasks under supervision
Accepts applications and payment for other department fees as needed
Observes all safety rules and procedures
Performs such other duties as may be assigned
Overtime may be mandatory during peak workloads
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or its equivalent
Knowledge of building permitting and inspection process
Knowledge of Energov and Microsoft Office software
Knowledge of contractors licensing and requirements
Knowledge of standard mathematical and grammatical practices
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computer, scanner, calculator, copier, etc
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and with the general public
Ability to handle several items at one time accurately during stressful situations
Company
City of Seguin
City of Seguin is a government organization that offers administrative services.
Founded in 1838
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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