Permit Technician I

Gila County; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila County is seeking a Permit Technician I in Payson, AZ to perform a variety of administrative duties across Building Safety, Planning and Zoning, and related divisions. You will assist customers with permit information, process applications, and maintain accurate records.

The role involves data entry, fee handling, and coordinating inspections, with responsibilities across clerical support and customer service to ensure timely permit processing.

Qualifications

• Handles public inquiries and explains permit requirements.
• Assists with preparation of applications for completeness.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Responds to information requests and explains policies, procedures, codes, standards and enforcement.
• Reviews permit requests for completeness and compliance; processes, approves and issues permits.
• Creates and maintains customer parcel and permit files; enters data into systems.
• Schedules inspections and assists inspectors with information.
• Performs general office duties including counter service, phone and correspondence.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7575464 A Permit Technician I performs a variety of administrative functions, assists Building Safety, Code Enforcement, Floodplain, Grading and Drainage, Planning and Zoning and Wastewater Division customers and staff, and maintains a general knowledge of the application and permitting requirements for each Division.

• Provides customer service to the public by responding to requests for information, answering questions on permit requirements and associated fees; explains policies, procedures, codes, standards and enforcement; provides assistance to the public within the scope of authority and training; assists the public with preparation of applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews incoming plans and permit requests for completeness and compliance to regulations; inspects, reviews and processes documents according to department and division policies and procedures; accepts or rejects applications; calculates and determines permit and application fees; approves and issues permits; forwards applications and supporting documentation to appropriate staff for review and comment; provides technical information to staff as authorized and alerts staff to potential problems and issues.
• Creates customer parcel and permit files; enters data information and documents into computer and manual filing systems; compiles and maintains accurate and detailed records; maintains and updates computer files regarding permits and project submittals. Researches and maintains permit and inspection records, plans and maps; maintains corresponding filing systems and computerized databases; completes public records requests.
• Schedules inspections based on geographic location, time constraints and workload. Compiles information for inspectors.
• Performs a variety of general office duties including assisting customers at counter, answering telephone calls, corresponding by e-mail and letters, picking up and delivering mail to the post office and distributing mail to staff, and may be required to order office supplies.
• Receives and processes monies; may be required to prepare and make bank or treasury deposits; may be required to prepare and distribute reports detailing financial activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.