Building & Planning Permit Specialist

Town of San Tan Valley (AZ); San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of San Tan Valley is seeking an experienced administrative professional to process building permits, planning and zoning permits, and related licenses. You will interact with applicants at the counter, by phone, and via email to guide submittals, fees, timelines, and compliance.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and about two years in building, planning, or a related field, with familiarity in electronic permitting software and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience in building, engineering, architecture, planning, or a related field; any equivalent combination may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Processes permits and licenses, ensures completeness and accuracy, and determines fees.
• Assists customers at front counter, phone, and email with submittal procedures and permit requirements.
• Receives and processes routine permits and development plan reviews.
• Discards and manages paper/electronic files with proper documentation.
• Creates documentation and communicates refunds with applicants.
• Uses electronic permitting and licensing software to manage permits, reviews, and timelines.

Skills

Interpretation of codes

Customer service

Data entry / recordkeeping

Plan review awareness

Office software use

Education

Associate’s degree

2 years related experience

Tools

Electronic permitting software

Invoicing systems

Job description

Town of San Tan Valley is seeking an experienced administrative professional to process building permits, planning and zoning permits, and related licenses. You will interact with applicants at the counter, by phone, and via email to guide submittals, fees, timelines, and compliance.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and about two years in building, planning, or a related field, with familiarity in electronic permitting software and recordkeeping.