Permitting Specialist (Building & Codes)

City-of-Myrtle-Beach-2; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Cost Health, Dental & Vision for FT

401K & 457 Plans

State Retirement

Employee Wellness Clinic

Flex Spending Account

Job summary

The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is seeking a Permit Technician to review permit applications, issue building permits, assist customers, and provide clerical support for the Construction Services Department.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related office experience. The role requires knowledge of permitting processes and ICC certification within one year of hire. Excellent customer service and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience in general office work, customer service, or permit processing.
• Must possess ICC Certification as Permit Technician within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and issue building permits; assist customers and provide clerical support.
• Process inspection requests and permits for various trades; verify licensure and zoning designations.
• Maintain records, logs, and files; monitor inventory and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Receive and review documents, plans, and census data; research code interpretations with state authorities when needed.
• Operate standard office equipment and basic software for data entry and document management.
• Perform general clerical tasks and ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing.

Skills

Customer service

Office software

Permitting process

Persuasion

Influencing others

Coordination

Data interpretation

Listening

Rapport building

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is seeking a Permit Technician to review permit applications, issue building permits, assist customers, and provide clerical support for the Construction Services Department.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related office experience. The role requires knowledge of permitting processes and ICC certification within one year of hire. Excellent customer service and attention to detail are essential.