Senior Permit Technician

City of Blue Springs Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,123 - 51,191; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency is seeking a Development Specialist I in Kansas City, MO. Responsibilities include processing applications, guiding applicants through permitting, and reviewing plans. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 2 years of professional experience. The salary range is $24.77-$37.16 per hour with telework options after probation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of zoning codes and building codes.
• Ability to provide guidance to applicants and review plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work in reviewing and processing applications.
• Serve as a liaison on the permitting process.
• Record permit information into land management software.

Skills

Economic development

Community development

Building codes administration

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

(DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I)

(Job Opening ID #518233)

Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Permits Division located at 414 East 12th Street.

Normal Workdays/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., *telework available 1 day per week after completion of a 6-month probationary period.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs intermediate and higher-level technical work in receiving, reviewing, and processing various application types.
• Serves as a primary liaison to residents, contractors, developers, and other interdepartmental staff members on the permitting process.
• Provides comprehensive guidance to applicants regarding the City’s zoning codes, building codes, and other ordinances.
• Records permit information into permitting/land management software and other public records pertaining to all permit types.
• Prepares, maintains, organizes, and updates department files and records as well as search and compile information for staff, other agencies, and the general public.
• Reviews various types of residential plans and permits, zoning clearances for business license, writes zoning compliance letters, writes zoning determinations related to variance requests, writes various commercial and residential permits, conducts other similar review duties.
• Calculates and builds invoices for permits and construction related fees via online system.
• Initiates address assignments for properties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience of a progressively responsible nature in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs or a related field; OR an accredited Master’s degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.

Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour

Application Deadline: January 29, 2024

Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs.

EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.