Planning & Permitting Specialist

City of Santa Fe Springs; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

TMRS retirement with 2:1 City match

3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per

14 paid holidays

City-paid Life Insurance

City-paid disability insurance

$7 Longevity pay

Education Assistance Program

Ongoing training and professional grow

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Childcare assistance

Positive and collaborative work env

Job summary

The City of Murphy is seeking a Planning & Permit Technician to provide front-line customer service and administrative support for the Development Services Division. You will assist residents, contractors, developers, and the public with permitting, planning, zoning, inspections, and development processes.

You will work with the Planning Manager to support daily operations, review applications, enter data, verify information, and coordinate inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in customer service, administrative support, permitting, planning, building, or related field.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain ICC Permit Technician Certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as frontline representative for Development Services by providing professional customer service and assistance to residents, contractors, developers, and the general public by telephone, email, and in-person contact.
• Provides information and guidance regarding permit applications, required documentation, departmental procedures, inspections, fees, and basic development processes.
• Assists applicants with permit forms, submittal requirements, and general permitting questions.
• Receives and reviews permit applications and related documents for completeness prior to routing for technical review.
• Enters, updates, and maintains permit information in the City’s permitting software system.
• Calculates permit fees, accepts payments, issues receipts, and follows established financial procedures.
• Issues approved permits and related documents as authorized by departmental procedures.
• Maintains records and coordinates inspection requests with staff.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Permitting

Planning

Building

Development services

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ICC Permit Technician Certification

Job description

The City of Murphy is seeking a Planning & Permit Technician to provide front-line customer service and administrative support for the Development Services Division. You will assist residents, contractors, developers, and the public with permitting, planning, zoning, inspections, and development processes.

You will work with the Planning Manager to support daily operations, review applications, enter data, verify information, and coordinate inspections.