Permit Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists general public with all questions and activities relevant to the intake of applications.
• Collaborates with staff and other County departments as necessary to ensure proper submittal of applications.
• Prepares and compiles reports related to department tracking and database systems.
• Adds or removes flags/holds as necessary.
• Reviews construction documents for completeness prior to assigning a building permit number; calculates and collects permit and impact fees.
• Provides information as requested with regards to department records, reports, codes, ordinances, procedures, and calendar of events.
• Schedules inspections as needed.
• Collects fees and issues receipts.
• Operates KIVA database.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of work experience in government, construction, architecture, administrative/clerical, customer service or planning experience to include mapping, databases or related computer applications or related field.

Supplemental Information

• Screening and Compliance: Requires successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation. Adherence to all County safety guidelines. Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position. Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position. Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Working Conditions

• Duties are primarily performed indoors, with occasional site visits that may require walking through areas with variable environmental and surface conditions.
• Essential job duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
• The primary work surface is even, dry, carpeted or tiled floor.
• Work may be done alone or with co-workers with general directions from the supervisor.