Senior Permitting Technician

Description

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Job Duties

• Provide information to contractors and property owners concerning Zoning Ordinance, permitting, and inspection process.
• Aid in explaining City requirements, rules, and regulations in response to inquiries at the Building Department counter and phone.
• Refer complex and/or non-standard inquiries as appropriate.
• Evaluate plans prior to submittal, for completeness, and calculate appropriate fees.
• Process online applications.
• Issue building, zoning, and trade permits and ensure accurate and current information on applications.
• Accepts and posts monetary payments from customers for building and other type permits, involving cash handling and ensuring balancing accuracy of a cash drawer.
• Edutes residents and customers on Building, Trade Permits, and Zoning Permit requirements.
• Reviews plans for minor improvements such as Signs, Height and Area Requirements, Lot Coverage, Front, Rear, and Side Yard Setbacks, Shed and Fence Locations.
• Receives inspection requests and schedules as necessary.
• Provides general administrative support to the Building Department Staff, coordinates workloads, and duties among Staff.
• Communicates courteously and effectively with the public, City management, staff, and co-workers.
• Supports and presents for the Zoning Board of Appeals including generating case files in BS&A, adding fees, creating and mailing legal notices, facilitating WebEx meetings, creating PowerPoints, managing files and related duties.
• Processes FOIA requests.
• Bond refund management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Job Requirements

  • Associates degree Preferred in Building Trades and/or Zoning Enforcement or a combination of education and one year of related full-time experience in procedures for permit issuance, inspection scheduling, and building recordkeeping.
  • Knowledge of the BS&A Equalizer Permitting system is desirable.
  • Familiarity with terminology commonly used in the fields of construction and building and safety.
  • Proficiency in computerized word processing, spreadsheet, and other record keeping software.
  • Knowledge of City government organization, functions, policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.
  • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Business letter writing.
  • Valid Michigan Drivers' License and a good driving record as determined by the City of Southfield’s Driving Standards.
  • Ability to become a Notary Public.

  Supplemental Information

  The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience for posted requirements, applicable skills test, and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.

  Link to City of Southfield driving standards

  Benefits

  • Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Elections, or Opt Out.
  • Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus Blended Pension Plan.
  • Employees Defined Benefit SERS: 1.5% Multiplier for all years of service, 3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement, 10 Years Vesting Schedule.
  • Retirement Health Savings: Effective July 1, 2020, Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.
  • Life Insurance: MetLife Benefits.
  • Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025) Community Blue PPO 10, Community Blue PPO 12, Community Blue PPO 15, HAP HMO, Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Health insurance: 1st day of the next month of hire date. Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.
  • COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation, you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.
  • Retirement Savings Account: MissionSquare 457b or T. Rowe Price 457b.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: 75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.
  • Residency Bonus: Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.
  • Fire and Police Excluded.
  • Supplemental MetLife Voluntary Term Life and ADD.
  • AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance.
  • EAP: Ulliance Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025. Renew Annually, it’s not automatic. To Find Out More Click Link Below.
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