Permit Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

TMRS retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Irving is seeking a staff member to issue building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and review plans for various projects. You will collaborate with other departments regarding plan review, permits, and utilities, and you will perform research and maintain related databases and files.

A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of customer service experience are required; blueprint reading experience is beneficial. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of customer service experience required.
• Building methods blueprint reading experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Issue building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits.
• Review plans for fences, signs, etc., and handle plan review.
• Confers with other departments regarding plan review, permit issuance and utilities services.
• Maintain related databases, records and files.
• Answer the phone and assist with general clerical tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting

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

Full Job Description

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.

Culture

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.

For City of Irving full-time employees only, competitive health benefits and participation in TMRS are offered. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.

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