Permit Technician

Barnstable; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to perform advanced work reviewing and processing permit applications using e-permitting, including licensing requirements. The role involves assisting the public, facilitating the application flow, and communicating any anomalies to inspectors.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with office/computers training and at least two years of general office experience, plus experience with electronic permit processing and knowledge of

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a supplemental course in office procedures and computers.
• Experience in electronic permit application processing.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced technical work in the review and processing of permit applications with e-permitting including state licensing requirements and other requirements to secure a permit.
• Assists the public and facilitates the application process, advises inspectors of anomalies and problems identified during intake; performs related duties as required.

Skills

Office experience

Electronic permit processing

Education

High school diploma with office/computers course

Tools

Stripe processing

Job description

Performs advanced technical work in the review and processing of permit applications with e‑permitting including state licensing requirements and any and all other requirements necessary to secure a permit. Assists public and facilitates application process, advises inspectors of anomalies and problems identified during in‑take; all other work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma with a supplemental course in office procedures and computers, two (2) years experience in a general office setting; or any equivalent combination of education or and experience.

Experience in electronic permit application processing.

Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of division regulations and operations. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances. Knowledge of Stripe processing.

Ability to work independently. Ability to plan and develop procedures to accomplish duties. Ability to work tactfully and patiently with general public and handle difficult or irate people. Ability to work and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions. Ability to multi‑task and organize clerical and statistical records. Ability to operate typical office equipment.

Ability to understand the forms and effectively communicate the permitting process to a culturally diverse group.

Ability to determine which workman’s compensation forms are required based upon the proposed project and employees involved in that project.

Full access and Ability to decipher information which is not public record (per Homeland Security). Has access to departmental related confidential information.

Proficiency in the use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and advanced applications involved in the permitting process.