Permit Technician

City of Maypearl; Lago Vista (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl seeks a permit technician to provide courteous service to contractors, residents, and design professionals. You will review applications for completeness, verify licenses and insurance, and process permits with accuracy.

You will assist with code interpretation, coordinate inspections, and maintain permitting records in a compliant, timely manner, supporting the Building Official and Development Services staff.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in permitting, customer service, or construction-related admin work.
• Experience with building plan review, permit tracking systems, or construction documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides courteous, professional service to contractors, developers, design professionals, and residents regarding permits, codes, and submittal procedures.
• Receives, reviews, and processes building permit applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Verifies licenses, insurance, and registration compliance with local and state requirements.
• Calculates, collects, and receipts permit and impact fees; issues permits and maintains financial records.
• Schedules inspections and coordinates inspection requests with Building and Code Enforcement staff.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of adopted building codes and permitting procedures.
• Maintains records of permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Permit tracking system

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Individual duties, assignments and responsibilities
required of the position)
Provides courteous, professional service to contractors, developers, design professionals, and residents
regarding permits, codes, and submittal procedures.
Responds to inquiries in person, by phone, and via email, interpreting regulations and assisting with
form completion.
Represents the City in a professional, solution-oriented manner and maintains confidentiality in
handling sensitive information.
Receives, reviews, and processes building permit applications for completeness and accuracy.
Verifies contractor licenses, insurance, and registration compliance with local and state requirements.
Calculates, collects, and receipts permit and impact fees; issues permits and maintains financial records.
Enters and updates application information in the permit tracking system and routes plans for
departmental and external review.
Schedules inspections and coordinates inspection requests with Building and Code Enforcement staff.
Conducts residential plan reviews for compliance with the International Residential Code (IRC) and
applicable City ordinances; identifies code deficiencies and communicates revisions to applicants.
Assists with commercial plan reviews for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) and
other applicable codes under the supervision of the Building Official.
Prepares plan review documentation, tracks review timelines, and ensures review comments are
communicated and resolved before permit issuance.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of adopted building codes, city ordinances, and permitting procedures.
Maintains electronic and paper records of permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy.
Prepares routine and ad hoc reports, including monthly and annual activity and revenue summaries.
Ensures proper document retention in accordance with the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission standards.
Provides administrative support to the Building Official and other Development Services staff.
Assists in developing forms, checklists, and public information materials related to permitting.
Coordinates with Planning, Engineering, and Code Enforcement divisions to ensure seamless project
processing.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required to support departmental operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in permitting, customer service, or
construction-related administrative work, preferably within a municipal or development services
setting.
Experience with building plan review, permit tracking systems, or construction documentation
preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

International Residential Code (IRC) Plan Review Certification - Required at time of hire or within six (6)
months of employment.
International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification - Preferred at hire, required within one
(1) year of employment.
ICC Commercial Building Plans Examiner Certification - Preferred; must obtain within one (1) year of
employment if not already held.
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and a safe driving record required