Building Permits Specialist

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a detail-oriented Building Safety Permitting Administrative Support staff member to assist staff, inspectors, contractors, and developers with information, forms, and permit processes.

Responsibilities include processing permit applications and certificates of occupancy, maintaining databases, coordinating schedules, answering public inquiries, and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations in a centralized city environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and four years of administrative support or field experience related to building safety practices and/or general construction.
• Experience processing permit applications, inspections, contractor licenses, and occupancy certificates.
• Ability to interpret rules, respond to public inquiries, and explain requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process permit applications, building inspections, contractor licenses, and certificates of occupancy; enter information into database; maintain records.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication for plan reviews and permits.
• Assist public with questions; research information and explain requirements.
• Process payments and refunds; file documents in electronic system; route calls.

Skills

Administrative support

Research

Permit processing

Customer service

Data interpretation

Payments processing

Phone/public inquiries

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years admin support or field experience in building safety/construction

Tools

Database software

Office suite

Job description

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a detail-oriented Building Safety Permitting Administrative Support staff member to assist staff, inspectors, contractors, and developers with information, forms, and permit processes.

Responsibilities include processing permit applications and certificates of occupancy, maintaining databases, coordinating schedules, answering public inquiries, and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations in a centralized city environment.