Permit Technician

City of Marietta, GA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 24,631 - 28,089; Full time

Job summary

City of Marietta, GA seeks a Permitting Clerk in the Public Works Department to issue building, mechanical, plumbing and grading permits and to provide critical clerical support. The role includes verifying forms, licenses, and maintaining permit data in a computerized system while coordinating with engineers, architects and the public.

Responsibilities also cover preparing monthly and annual permit reports, handling fee calculations, and attending Board of Construction Appeals meetings as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of office experience or equivalent.
• Must obtain ICC Permit Technician certification within 1 year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of English, general math, and modern office practices.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Typing speed of 55 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• May be required to become a Notary Public at city expense.

Responsibilities

• Processes permits for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and grading permit applications.
• Ensures forms are fully completed by the applicant.
• Completes necessary portions of the application forms.
• Verifies applicants are properly licensed.
• Records permit information in a computerized database.
• Verifies required departmental approvals before issuing permits.
• Records permit information and distributes copies to inspectors, Tax Department, and Cobb County.
• Calculates permit fees and submits fees to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepares Census Bureau forms for building permits issued.
• Logs, maintains, and updates permit records in the database.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual permit activity reports.
• Communicates with engineers, architects, developers, builders, and citizens by phone and in person.
• Attends Board of Construction Appeals meetings and may act as secretary, maintaining minutes.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Typing 55 wpm

English composition

Effective communication

Computer skills

Notary eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months vocational data entry/secretarial training

Three years secretarial/office experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database software

Job description

Rate of Pay: $17.88 - $20.39
Status: Open Until Filled

This is a position within Public Works Department which reports to the Deputy Director of Public Works – Engineering & Inspections/Chief Building Official. This position is responsible for issuing permits for approved construction permit applications and providing general clerical support for both the division and the department. Responsible for collecting, maintaining and assisting the public with all related documentation necessary for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and grading permit applications in the Building Inspections Division of the Public Works Department.

• Processes permits for approved building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and grading permit applications.
• Assures that the application forms are fully completed by the applicant.
• Completes the necessary portions of the application forms.
• Verifies that applicants are properly licensed.
• Records permit application information in a computerized database.
• Verifies that necessary departmental approvals are obtained before issuing permits.
• Records permit information, and submits appropriate copies to the inspectors, Tax Department, and Cobb County.
• Calculates permit fees and submits all calculated fees to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepares and submits monthly Census Bureau form for all building permits issued.
• Logs, maintains, and updates permit records on the computerized database.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual permit activity reports for the division.
• Communicates with engineers, architects, developers, builders, and citizens over the telephone and in person and directs them to the appropriate personnel.
• Attends the meetings of the Board of Construction Appeals and may act as secretary to the board by maintaining minutes, typing agendas, and minutes.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED and completion of six months vocational training in data entry or secretarial science plus three years’ experience in secretarial and various office related work or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain certification as a Permit Technician or similar from the International Code Council within 1 year of date of hire or have certification at the time of hire.
• Considerable knowledge of English composition, general math, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Experience and ability in the use of computer skills using such software applications as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of business English, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of computers and modern office equipment.
• Ability to type 55 words per minute with skill and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• May be required to become a Notary Public at city expense.

Disclaimer

Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.