Building Permit Specialist - Customer-Facing

City-of-League-City,-T; League City (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of League City is seeking a frontline staff member to greet applicants, answer questions, and process building permit applications. You will provide technical support on development processes, maintain records, and assist with inspections scheduling.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year in a related field, and the ability to obtain an ICC permit technician certification within one year. Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year experience in a related field.
• Ability to obtain ICC permit technician certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist applicants with forms and questions related to building permits.
• Review, accept, and process permit applications, documents and fees; track receipts and transactions.
• Provide technical support related to permitting and schedule/track inspections in databases.
• Provide quality customer service when answering phones and assisting with general information.
• Perform clerical tasks: data entry, records management, correspondence and invoicing.
• Update and notify stakeholders of revisions to codes and ordinances; communicate changes to builders and engineers.
• Establish positive working relationships with staff and the public.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

City of League City is seeking a frontline staff member to greet applicants, answer questions, and process building permit applications. You will provide technical support on development processes, maintain records, and assist with inspections scheduling.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year in a related field, and the ability to obtain an ICC permit technician certification within one year. Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office is expected.