Job Information
COLLEGE STATION-CITY OF Permit Technician in College Station, Texas
Salary: $16.75 - $25.12 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: College Station, TX
Department: Planning and Development Services
Job Number: 2402311
Opening Date: 10/31/2024
Closing Date: 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Hiring Range: $16.75 - $18.43
Description
Under the general supervision of the Administrative Support Specialist, the Permit Technician I is responsible for assisting in the management of the front office assisting customers in person and by phone, as well as, issuing building permits and certificates of occupancy, scheduling inspections, processing financial transactions, and answering general building and development inquiries.
Principal Duties
Greet and assist customers answering general questions regarding the building and permitting process; maintain sufficient knowledge of City departments and their processes, in order to evaluate phone calls, answer general questions, and to redirect customers to the appropriate department or staff member, when necessary.
Maintain thorough knowledge of online development and permitting software to train and educate customers on use for submitting applications, reviewing and responding to staff comments, requesting inspections, as well as for accessing approved construction plans, development permits and building permits, certificates of occupancy and other development-related documents.
Maintain thorough knowledge of development and permitting software to create and issue permits, assess and process fees, and schedule appropriate inspections. Verify the accuracy of all data in the custom screen fields, especially fields related to the calculation of building and development fees, including water and sewer impact fees, parkland dedication fees, sidewalk fund fees and roadway impact fees. Verify that all appropriate fees have been assessed and collected prior to the issuance of Building Permits or Certificates of Occupancy.
Maintain electronic customer database verifying contractor registration is current and contact information is up-to-date and that the appropriate certificates of insurance are attached, current, and meet all State and City requirements, prior to the issuance of any building permits. Conduct research online with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, among other licensing entities, to verify that all required State licenses are current, including licenses for General Contractors, Master Licenses, HVAC, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Plumbing, and Electrical.
Coordinate and process Stop Work Orders for the City Building Official, tracking the unpermitted construction, the location of work, and the contractor performing the work. Apply stop work order restrictions on addresses and/or parcels, document the unpermitted work on the electronic contractor record, and assess appropriate unpermitted work fees when the contractor pulls the required permit.
Manage daily inspection requests to ensure all prerequisite inspections have passed inspection prior to scheduling subsequent and final building inspections. Schedule and maintain all mechanical and plumbing change-out inspections by coordinating inspection dates and times directly with the homeowners.
Maintain impeccable financial records daily, including the verification of cash drawer bank, as well as the reconciliation of payment reports and deposits, notifying the Development Services Administration Manager of any discrepancies.
Process and analyze various SSRS reports daily to coordinate the issuance of permits when all fees are paid, the scheduling of inspections when all previous required inspections have passed, and for coordinating with Atmos Gas on gas permits needing their immediate attention and with Bryan Texas Utilities on finalized electric permits in their jurisdiction.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Possess intermediate evel computer skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheets
Possess good customer service skills
Preferred:Thorough knowledge and skills in utilizing Community Development software, in reconciling deposits, and in analyzing reports and taking appropriate action.
Supplemental Information
Position posted until filled or closing date.
