Strategic Permitting & Planning Specialist

City-of-Richmond,-Va; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking a Planning Specialist to support building and planning permitting activities. Responsibilities include intake reviews, sketching preliminary drawings, issuing permits and occupancy certificates, data entry, and coordinating permit processing.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in planning or related fields and paraprofessional permitting experience. Certification planning and continued training are required within timelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes and permit processes.
• Basic math and GIS familiarity.
• Familiarity with EnerGov, AutoCAD and CAD/GIS tools.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews documents for accuracy and adherence to City guidelines (30%).
• Assesses project scope and required permits; decides permit acceptance (20%).
• Issues permits or occupancy certificates for residential or change-of-use projects (20%).
• Responds to customer requests and inquiries with information (10%).
• Maintains/updates records; supports permit extension, renewal, and intake tasks (10%).

Skills

Building codes knowledge

GIS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Auto CAD

Customer service

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree in planning or related field

Tools

EnerGov

Blue Beam

AutoCAD

Job description

The City of Richmond is seeking a Planning Specialist to support building and planning permitting activities. Responsibilities include intake reviews, sketching preliminary drawings, issuing permits and occupancy certificates, data entry, and coordinating permit processing.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in planning or related fields and paraprofessional permitting experience. Certification planning and continued training are required within timelines.