Permit Tech III- Residential Services

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

About the role

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization.

Responsibilities

• Support of all Permit Technician duties as well as ensure plans submitted for residential plan review meet minimum submittal guidelines and formatting;
• provides final acceptance approval of plans to be submitted for plan review;
• educates customers and employees on processes to submit plans;
• other duties as assigned.

Position Summary

Perform paraprofessional work in support of construction or project management activities. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for gathering and collecting technical data; reviewing construction plans for codes and regulations; reviewing permit packages; providing information to customers.

Essential Functions

• Review all residential plan review project applications for appropriateness in addition to ensuring submittals meet all standards for minimal submittal requirements;
• Supporting customers in the plan review process from application through submittal;
• Ensure workflow and deadlines are tracked;
• Apply latest legislation, building codes, local ordinances, design specifications, standards manual, etc.
• Aid in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and guides.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment.
• Education: Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction, Surveying, or Real Estate
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?
• Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Construction Documents - Plans specification and surveying work
• Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
• Mechanical and mathematical concepts
• Engineering plans, specifications, and surveying work
• Applicable equipment utilized in the construction trades
• Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations
• Recordkeeping principles and practices
• Databases
• Filing systems

Skills

• Completing paperwork and documentation
• Reviewing plans and/or specifications
• Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations
• Providing customer service
• Conducting site inspections
• Interpreting and enforcing regulations
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and plans
• Performing mathematical calculations
• Maintaining records and filing systems

Abilities

• Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ own organization’s needs
• Leverage resources: Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently
• Planning and Organizing : Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Computer Skills

• Proficient in various applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

Selection

This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.

No Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.