Permit Technician

County-of-Frederick,-Va; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Frederick, VA is seeking a Permit Technician to support the Public Works team in reviewing applications, issuing permits, and scheduling inspections. You will be a primary contact for contractors, developers, and the public, providing routine information about the permitting process and assisting in all permit-related tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and entry-level clerical experience; familiarity with AS400 software is preferred, and state certification

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Entry-level secretarial, clerical, and computer experience in a professional work environment.
• Familiarity with AS400 software preferred.
• Must meet state certification requirements for permit technicians within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and issuances.
• Calculate and collect fees pertinent to the Inspections Department.
• Schedule inspections and manage inspector workload.
• Direct release of final and temporary certificates of occupancy.
• Serve as a primary contact for contractors, developers, and the public.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Job description

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional customer service? We are seeking a Permit Technician to join our Public Works team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the permitting process by reviewing applications, issuing permits, scheduling inspections, and serving as a primary point of contact for contractors, developers, and the public.

As a Permit Technician, you will:

• Permitting:
  • Provide routine information about the County’s permitting process.
  • Process permit applications and issuances.
  • Calculate permit fees and collect fees pertinent to the Inspections Department.
  • Assist in all aspects of the permitting process as needed.
• Scheduling:
  • Schedule inspections, maintain the inspector’s workload, confirm that all inspection results have been entered, and ensure all other aspects of the scheduling process are met.
  • Direct release of final and temporary certificates of occupancy.
  • Handle red tags and complaints.
  • Collect fees pertinent to the Inspections Department.
  • Assist in permit filing and maintain numeric permit files as needed.
  • Provide routine information about the County’s inspection programs and procedures.

• Must possess a high school diploma or a GED.
• Entry-level secretarial, clerical, and computer experience performed in a similar professional work environment.
• Familiarity with AS400 software is preferred.
• Must meet the State certification requirements for permit technicians within 18 months of employment.

To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: https://www.fcva.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. Frederick County Virginia Government is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The County’s EEO Utilization Report is available at www.fcva.us/jobs