Permit Specialist

City of Irvin; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving in Irving, TX is seeking a Permit Clerk in the Inspections Department to issue building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits, review plans for fences and signs, and coordinate with other departments on plan reviews and utilities services.

The position requires a high school diploma and two years of customer service experience; bilingual English/Spanish skills are beneficial. The role includes phone support and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of customer service experience are required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Issue building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits.
• Review plans for fences, signs and related work.
• Confer with other departments on plan review, permit issuance and utilities services.
• Conduct research and maintain related databases, records and files.
• Handle information requests and complaints pertaining to permits, code/zoning and certificates of occupancy.
• Answer the phone and assist with general clerical tasks.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties include issuing building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits; reviewing plans for fences, signs, etc.; conferring with other departments in regard to plan review, permit issuance and utilities services; conducting research; maintaining related databases, records and files; and handling requests for information and complaints pertaining to permits, code/zoning and certificates of occupancy. Duties also include answering the phone and assisting with other general clerical tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of customer service experience are required; building methods blueprint reading experience beneficial. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills beneficial.

PAY GRADE GG12 / FULL PAY RANGE $19.80 - $27.92 PER HOUR

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The mission of the Inspections Department is to serve developers and contractors in meeting their goals and to verify code and ordinance compliance to protect the public. The Inspections Department issues building and related permits and inspects both new construction and remodels.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.