Fire Permit Coordinator

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks a Permit Technician to support the Fire Marshal's Office with fire permit filings, completeness checks, and permit issuance in line with city/state rules. You will be the first contact for applicants and coordinate with inspectors and staff.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and familiarity with building plans and codes. Duties include records management, inspections scheduling, notary duties, and basic accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; or an associate degree or higher.
• One year of full-time public-contact experience in the building industry or equivalent.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans and building codes.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as frontline customer service for fire permits and related activities.
• Provide information to property owners, developers, contractors and the public on processes and permits.
• Review packets and forms for completeness and route for review as needed.
• Process permits, collect fees, and issue permits upon requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and prepare Certificate of Occupancy as needed.
• Assist with payments, records, and FOIA requests.

Skills

Establishing and maintaining effective

Communicating effectively, both orally

Reading, comprehending and

Using computers and related software

Performing detailed work

Using computer and related software

Basic mathematics to calculate fees

Multiple tasks efficiently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks a Permit Technician to support the Fire Marshal's Office with fire permit filings, completeness checks, and permit issuance in line with city/state rules. You will be the first contact for applicants and coordinate with inspectors and staff.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and familiarity with building plans and codes. Duties include records management, inspections scheduling, notary duties, and basic accounting tasks.