Public Works Permit & Compliance Specialist

City of West University Place; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of West University Place seeks a Permit Technician to provide frontline customer service by phone, email, and in person, while coordinating administrative duties for the Public Works permit process.

The role maintains official records, assists with policy administration, and supports building plan submissions and permit approvals for contractors and residents. A high school diploma and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules inspections; issues permits and enforces zoning, health and safety rules.
• Provides accurate technical guidance to the public on planning and permitting matters.
• Supports Chief Building Official for boards and commissions meetings and maintains records.
• Assists with building plan submissions and approvals; explains processes to contractors and residents.
• Maintains reports, forms, applications, plans, and data in databases and online systems.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative duties

Record keeping

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Databases

Online permit software

Job description

City of West University Place seeks a Permit Technician to provide frontline customer service by phone, email, and in person, while coordinating administrative duties for the Public Works permit process.

The role maintains official records, assists with policy administration, and supports building plan submissions and permit approvals for contractors and residents. A high school diploma and related experience are required.