Permit Technician

Bingham County Permit Technician

Is recruiting for the position of PERMIT TECHNICIAN. November 6th 2025 Salary : Starts at $19.10 / hour DOQ / DOE Full time - County Benefits Included : Including 13 Paid Holidays / 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Health Insurance, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) Closing Date : Open Until Filled Pay Grade : N15 FLSA Designation : Non-Exempt

Purpose of Class / Primary Function : The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform clerical and administrative duties in support of the Planning and Development Department. The position coordinates, schedules, and tracks building and zoning permitting procedures, provides administrative and technical support related to planning and building processing and other departmental functions, schedules inspections and monitors task completion by department personnel, manages permitting and informational databases, maintains various County records, proves specialized department / division information to customers, prepares a variety of correspondence, document and reports for staff, and assists where needed in the department. The work is performed under supervision of the Department Head, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment) : Answers phones, directing calls to the appropriate person; Greets persons entering the office; provides information, explains processes and procedures and assists with applications; Manages planning, building, and development applications; reviews applications for completeness and accuracy; maintains building files; assigns, monitors and tracks task completion by department personnel; Issues departmental permits, verifies required permit documents are complete and associated fees are paid; Schedules and coordinates permit related inspections and related appointments; complies, verifies, and relays inspection information to inspection personnel as needed; assists in overseeing the department vehicles pertaining to maintenance, use, and availability; Coordinates permit related approval processes with other County departments and regulatory agencies; monitors application approval; disseminates permit information to the customer, and other departments and agencies as appropriate; Assists with building related tasks such as Stop Work notifications by preparing warning letters and tracking status of compliance; Organizes the conversion of paper files to digital files and performs updates as needed; Provides secretarial and support services to staff members, including by not limited to, taking messages, setting appointments, making travel arrangements, providing information, preparing and tracking mailings and legal notifications, and inputting data into central computer system; respond to official record requests and handles all record retention for the department. Prepares deposits; Maintains strict confidentiality; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities Assists other staff with assignments and duties as necessary; Assists Public Works with addressing new residential / business areas; Assists code enforcement with complaints, inspections, correspondence and information records and research; Performs other related duties as required.

Competency Requirements Knowledge of : Modern office procedures