Permit Technician I

OVERVIEW

Cache County is seeking a Permit Technician to join our Development Services Department. This is a full-time benefitted position generally working Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Permit Technician processes building permit applications and provides information to the public concerning the building permit process requirements codes and inspection procedures. The Permit Technician wage range starts at $20.00 an hour.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and life insurance on the first day of employment retirement contributions bereavement leave and 14 paid holidays. Full-time employees also receive 18 days of personal leave in the first year of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advise contractors developers engineers architects and the public on the permit process requirements; assist the public in completing applications for building permits.
Interpret and apply relevant codes regulations policies and procedures as they relate to the processing of permit applications.
Review application and construction documents for completeness and compliance with requirements; monitor and assure performance of stated processing time goals; ensure that all necessary documentation and reviews are complete; issue permits after approval is secured.
Make determinations from plans and related documents on building area occupancy group etc.; and calculate and assess fees by measuring using the plan scale or using plan dimensions project classification and schedule of fees; presents and collects fees.
Record client data service provided and charges; review file content for completeness accuracy and consistency; research permit application status.

For a comprehensive list of essential functions and responsibilities please take a look at the attached job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or GED; AND three 3 years of increasingly responsible clerical or technical work with extensive public contact of which one (1) year included working in community development building permitting plan checking building inspection construction engineering or a similar field is preferred.

ABOUT CACHE COUNTY

Cache Valley is a beautiful place to live and work. Its a treasure trove of outdoor adventures hands-on heritage experiences and performing and fine arts. Our beautiful agricultural valley is nestled between two majestic mountain ranges and just barely off the beaten path. The city of Logan boasts Utah State University and access to outdoor adventure is unparalleled. You can work downtown and explore the Wasatch Cache National Forest in less than a 10-minute drive. That means endless hiking rock climbing birdwatching mountain biking skiing and snowmobiling. Our sizzling performing arts scene has gained us the reputation of Utahs Heart of the Arts with three historic theaters in one block world-renowned opera Broadway and touring productions. Weve got great restaurants too.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This is a career service position. Cache County is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process please contact Carli Smart at .

Veterans Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veterans preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veterans preference requested. Additionally a copy of the applicants DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed a copy of the applicants letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.