Permit Tech

Spring Hill, City Of

Job Location:

Spring Hill, TN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 23

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Development Services department administration the employee in this position will assist the general public and developers by telephone electronic mail and in person with all building and zoning permit issues. This includes facilitating and coordinating the process and issuance of construction banner fence and outbuilding permits as well as plan review applications. The Permit Technician will also perform other various administrative duties. This is a skilled full-time non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties

Receives and records financial transactions to include permit fees application fees and bond fees.
Reviews records and reports submitted by applicants for accuracy and completion.
Requests collects and maintains permit data.
Issues building permits after completion of requirements.
Scans building and zoning permits and applications inspection reports and Certificates of Compliance into appropriate permitting software and relevant web applications.
Answers in-coming calls and email inquiries and provides information as required.
Responds to inquiries for employees citizens and others and refers when necessary to appropriate persons.
Verifies licensure with the State Commerce Department
Composes types and edits a variety of correspondence reports memoranda notes minutes agenda and other material requiring judgment as to content accuracy and completeness.
May establish and maintain filing systems including day-to-day filing of office paperwork.
Maintains inventories and orders office supplies and materials; Duplicates and distributes material.
Assists in the procurement of department materials and supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to type and use standard office equipment.
Ability to work with a variety of people including employees and the public.
Ability to take oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of various filing systems.
Ability to respond to inquiries from the public and members of the business community both effectively and professionally while providing excellence in customer service.
Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing and permitting software.
Working knowledge of professional office practices and procedures.
Ability to deal effectively with the public in frequent stressful situations.
Ability to analyze and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to perform difficult typing/data entry duties.
Ability to read and interpret simple plans and maps including tax maps.
Experience in receiving and accounting for funds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED required.
Post-secondary education in building inspection technology preferred.
Permit technician certification preferred.
4 years experience in clerical/office management required.
4 years customer service experience required
Experience in land use building permits and zoning desired.
Experience receiving and accounting for funds desired.

EQUIPMENTThis position requires the use of various office equipment including but not limited to a personal computer (word processing spreadsheet generation) Microsoft Office and permitting software; 10-key calculator telephone facsimile machine copy machine postage machine etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk stand climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must also frequently use hands to operate finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed indoors in a comfortable climate-controlled office environment. The noise level is low with

Supplemental Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please email Human Resources at

DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Development Services department administration the employee in this position will assist the general public and developers by telephone electronic mail and in person with all building and zoning permit issues. This includes facilitating and coordinating...

Description

Examples of Duties

Receives and records financial transactions to include permit fees application fees and bond fees.
Reviews records and reports submitted by applicants for accuracy and completion.
Requests collects and maintains permit data.
Issues building permits after completion of requirements.
Scans building and zoning permits and applications inspection reports and Certificates of Compliance into appropriate permitting software and relevant web applications.
Answers in-coming calls and email inquiries and provides information as required.
Responds to inquiries for employees citizens and others and refers when necessary to appropriate persons.
Verifies licensure with the State Commerce Department
Composes types and edits a variety of correspondence reports memoranda notes minutes agenda and other material requiring judgment as to content accuracy and completeness.
May establish and maintain filing systems including day-to-day filing of office paperwork.
Maintains inventories and orders office supplies and materials; Duplicates and distributes material.
Assists in the procurement of department materials and supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to type and use standard office equipment.
Ability to work with a variety of people including employees and the public.
Ability to take oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of various filing systems.
Ability to respond to inquiries from the public and members of the business community both effectively and professionally while providing excellence in customer service.
Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing and permitting software.
Working knowledge of professional office practices and procedures.
Ability to deal effectively with the public in frequent stressful situations.
Ability to analyze and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to perform difficult typing/data entry duties.
Ability to read and interpret simple plans and maps including tax maps.
Experience in receiving and accounting for funds.

Supplemental Information