Permit Technician Supervisor - Development Services (Cottonwood)

Yavapai County; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County seeks a skilled Permit Technician to join our Permitting Office. The role requires five years of general office experience with at least one year in a Permit Technician position, plus an Arizona driver’s license and ICC certification at hire.

Strong knowledge of public administration, privacy rules, and records management is essential. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess excellent written and verbal communication, and demonstrate organizational prowess

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years general office experience, including 1 year as Permit Technician or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license without restrictions.
• ICC Certification as Permit Technician at time of hire.
• Knowledge of public administration, privacy regulations, and records management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong recordkeeping and report-writing skills.

Skills

Public Administration

Privacy regulations

Recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Communication

Research techniques

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICC Certification as Permit Technician

Job description

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of general office experience to include one (1) year experience as a Permit Technician or equivalent position.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license without restrictions.
• Must possess ICC Certification as Permit Technician at time of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Public Administration, community resources, and public relations.
• Laws, rules, and regulations regarding privacy regulations and department procedures.
• Technical and legal aspects of records and file operations.
• Records department filing systems.
• Deciphering information for statistical data.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Management and supervision.
• Technical and detail report writing.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Effectively manage the public and exercise good judgement.
• Comprehend and make inferences from complex written material.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Grade: 10
• Classification: At-Will
• Safety Sensitive: No