PERMIT SPECIALIST (Occupancy Inspection)

Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center / Occupancy Inspection

Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Avenue

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (subject to change)

Responsibilities

• Performs professional administrative support and leads Permit Technician Aides and Permit Technicians in the acceptance, review, and dissemination of a wide variety of building permit applications and documents.
• Receives, reviews, and evaluates permit applications, construction plans, and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with building codes and other applicable requirements.
• Pre-screens plans for accuracy, contacts customers for any needed documents/information, performs final review of application and related documents, and routes commercial and residential plans for review and inspection.
• Processes applications in and out of the system, performs setup inspection and re-inspections, and reviews returned applications.
• Answers questions from customers on the progress of permits at all stages and advises applicants of information and submittals needed at locations to have requirements checked.
• Provides guidance to Permit Technician Aides and Permit Technicians; may schedule and review work to ensure effective and efficient processing of applications.
• Recognizes and resolves permit system issues and submits Service Now Tickets as needed.
• Creates and prepares various administrative documents and statistical/performance reports.
• Determines and calculates various permit and application fees.
• Understands the functions of all sections requiring permits for permitting and general construction principles and practices.
• May educate the public on the permit application process at community and outreach programs.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Working Conditions

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort; essentially a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or a GED.
• Three years of experience as a Permit Technician/Permit Technician Aide, with at least one year as a Permit Technician.

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the education and experience requirements.

Preferences

• Preference will be given to candidates proficient in the following systems: iPermits, PDox, and ILMS (Integrated Land Management System).
• Preference for candidates with knowledge of how to research using GIMS, HCAD, and HAS.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position.

Pay

Pay Grade 16