Permit Technician I/II

About the role

The Permit Technician I and II positions at City of College Station are responsible for assisting in the management of the front office, processing building permits, scheduling inspections, and answering general building and development inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Permit Tech I:
  • Greet and assist customers answering general questions regarding the building and permitting process.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of online development and permitting software.
  • Create and issue permits, assess and process fees, and schedule appropriate inspections.
  • Verify the accuracy of all data in the custom screen fields.
  • Coordinate and process Stop Work Orders.
  • Manage daily inspection requests.
  • Process and analyze various SSRS reports.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Permit Technician II:
  • Greet and advise customers regarding the building and permit process.
  • Process phone requests for permits and inspections.
  • Disburse phone calls to appropriate departments and/or staff members.
  • Assist in the permit review application, inspection, and review process.
  • Review building permit applications for completeness and compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
  • Log building permits and inspections on a daily basis.
  • Generate and organize inspection types for inspectors.
  • Maintain inspection records.
  • Monitor and maintain electronic records for each project.
  • Generate Certificate of Occupancies.
  • Verify and process appropriate impact fees.
  • Create electronic files, enter accurate data, and process appropriate fees.
  • Process and expedite work orders for College Station Utilities.
  • Process and expedite fire inspection requests for the Fire Department.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Permit Tech I:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Intermediate level computer skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheets.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Preferred: Thorough knowledge and skills in utilizing Community Development software, in reconciling deposits, and in analyzing reports and taking appropriate action.
• Permit Technician II:
  • High school diploma or GED and three (3) years customer service or responsible administrative experience involving extensive public contact in the review and issuance of building permits.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A Permit Technician Certificate (or equivalent) from the International Code Council.
  • Preferred: Thorough knowledge and skills in utilizing Community Development software, in reconciling deposits, and in analyzing reports and taking appropriate action.