Permitting Pro: Fast-Paced Public-Facing Permit Specialist

City of Santa Fe Springs; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site health clinic

Paid annual leave

Bi-weekly pay schedule

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Lancaster County seeks a Permit Technician to support the Building Department at the permit service counter. You will issue permits, collect fees, reconcile cash, and coordinate inspections in a fast-paced environment while advising the public on permit requirements.

You will maintain records, verify documentation, and act as a liaison among inspectors, contractors, engineers and property owners to ensure compliance with codes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must attain permit technician certification within 12 months.
• High school diploma or equivalent with public-facing clerical experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Issue permits and assist the public with building permit requirements and procedures.
• Collect fees and reconcile cash; process daily deposits and receipts.
• Enter inspection data and coordinate next-day inspections with staff.
• Maintain logs, organize files, and communicate with contractors, owners and inspectors.
• Provide prompt responses and keep applicants informed about permit status.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Internet Explorer

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Permit Technician certification within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Lancaster County seeks a Permit Technician to support the Building Department at the permit service counter. You will issue permits, collect fees, reconcile cash, and coordinate inspections in a fast-paced environment while advising the public on permit requirements.

You will maintain records, verify documentation, and act as a liaison among inspectors, contractors, engineers and property owners to ensure compliance with codes and procedures.