Residential Permit Tech II

Application deadline: 11/12/26

Pay

Salary range: $25.53 – $30.00 per hour (non‑exempt, hourly). 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

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll build a career with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. Working for LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Services Agency), you’ll help provide key services that contribute to an exceptional quality of life for residents — from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. This position performs complex paraprofessional work in support of residential project management, plan review, permitting, and inspection activities. Under general supervision, you will schedule plan review projects or meetings, review permit applications and packages for completeness, and facilitate the issuance of permits through to project close‑out.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public, contractors, and other interested parties with inquiries and requests related to residential construction, permit and bond processing
• Coordinate requests with departmental staff and external customers
• Generate various reports
• Assure final permitting and construction completion
• Develop and maintain tracking systems
• Participate in meetings related to department activities and interests
• Provide front office support as needed: answer telephones, provide information to callers, staff service points for in‑person interactions with customers or staff
• Review permit packages and applications for completeness, including structure approvals and development projects requiring detailed engineering study
• Inspect construction projects to ensure work meets minimum standards, ordinances, and specifications
• Communicate information and coordinate processes associated with permit and bond processing; process applications and fees
• Provide technical data for construction projects and other compliance data to engineers, land surveyors, developers, and builders
• Inspect newly constructed structures to assure compliance with regulations
• Review elevation certificates for compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist with special activities and projects: assemble information for grant applications and notification systems; coordinate and maintain professional service contracts
• Participate in meetings related to engineering projects

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Surveying, or Real Estate (or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience)
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
  • Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator’s Permit

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge

• Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
• 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
• Customer service principles

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: Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships across teams, departments, and organizations to achieve business goals
• Customer Focus: Ensure the customer perspective drives business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers’ needs
• Leverage Resources: Take advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, tools) to complete work efficiently
• Managing Work: Effectively manage time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently
• Planning and Organizing: Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently
• Safety Awareness: Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety; uphold safety standards

Computer Skills

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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors with exposure to weather conditions.