Lead Permits Technician & Training

Yuma County, AZ; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County, AZ is seeking a lead Permits Technician to supervise technical customer services for development and permitting across building safety, environmental health, planning and zoning, engineering, flood control and GIS. The role involves training staff, issuing permits, and assisting applicants with complex permit-related issues.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for code compliance, resolving discrepancies with engineers, and maintaining permitting files and reports.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Three years of experience as a Permits Technician or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ICC Permits Technician Certification and a valid Driver's License; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and evaluates technical customer services activities for permitting across multiple county functions.
• Issues permits at the permit counter and reviews applications for code compliance.
• Trains new permitting staff and provides daily oversight of assignments.

Skills

Customer service

Staff training

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Associate degree in Public Administration

Associate degree in Construction Management

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Permit management software

Job description

Yuma County, AZ is seeking a lead Permits Technician to supervise technical customer services for development and permitting across building safety, environmental health, planning and zoning, engineering, flood control and GIS. The role involves training staff, issuing permits, and assisting applicants with complex permit-related issues.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for code compliance, resolving discrepancies with engineers, and maintaining permitting files and reports.