Inspection & Permitting Specialist

City of La Porte; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of La Porte is seeking a versatile administrative/technical specialist to support the Inspection Services Division. You will coordinate permits, review plans, issue zoning and plumbing/electrical/mechanical permits, and maintain thorough records for court proceedings and code enforcement.

The role involves serving the public, handling citizen inquiries, data entry, and generating monthly/quarterly activity reports. A high school diploma and public-service experience are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible administrative and/or technical experience with a minimum of one year in a high-volume public service role.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record, into Permit Tracking Log, all incoming building permits, construction plans, zoning permit and alarm applications, industrial waste permit applications, site plan, Planning & Zoning and Zoning Board of Adjustment submittals.
• Forward permit applications, plans and receipts to appropriate individuals for proper handling.
• Receive and record into the Complaint tracking Log for incoming citizen concerns and field-derived violations discovered by inspectors.
• Set up and maintain files to ensure violations are abated in an efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate files for review and processing through the court system and/or Building and Standards Commissions.
• Perform some plan review for basic roofing, foundation repair and zoning permits.
• Utilize computer programs as well as zoning, sector, aerial and Harris County Appraisal District maps as needed.
• Review, approve and issue plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits.
• Provide the public with technical information relating to basic zoning, inspections and ordinance questions.
• Serve as primary contact with the public, evaluate calls and visitors and refer inquiries as appropriate for the Inspection Services Division as well as the Planning and Development Department in general
• Intake citizen assistance reports (telephone and walk-in) regarding code enforcement violations. Record and forward to appropriate individuals for proper handling.
• Perform data entry of approved permits and ensure valid insurance coverage. Notify customer when permits are ready for issuance.
• Assist Inspection services Coordinator, as needed, in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual construction/ permit activity and code enforcement activity reports.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Assist Inspection Services Coordinator, as needed in the preparation of code enforcement documentation, for mowing lists, bid job proposals and dangerous buildings.
• Recommend organization or procedural changes affecting administrative and technical activities.
• Maintain and/or initiate annual license files to ensure renewal of swimming pool licenses, salvage yard license, wrecker license, and mobile home park license.
• Assist in resolving complaints, disputes or problems relating to the handling of permit issuance and zoning information.
• Monitor 24-hour inspection line.
• Pull requested inspections from citizens and contractors twice a day. Write inspection job tickets and coordinate with inspection personnel for completion.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

City of La Porte is seeking a versatile administrative/technical specialist to support the Inspection Services Division. You will coordinate permits, review plans, issue zoning and plumbing/electrical/mechanical permits, and maintain thorough records for court proceedings and code enforcement.

The role involves serving the public, handling citizen inquiries, data entry, and generating monthly/quarterly activity reports. A high school diploma and public-service experience are required.