Permitting Technician

Environmental Health Permit Processor

Work involves processing applications for environmental health permits, construction trades, residential utility taps and land use permits. Employee is responsible for issuing permits, collecting applicable fees and answering general questions from public and by phone.

Provides assistance to customer submitting various applications and obtaining permits to perform development work. Answers general and non-technical questions related to permits, procedures and ordinance. Collects and accounts for applicable fees and prepares deposits as needed. Balances cash drawer on a daily basis. Issues permit upon approval of applications and enter data in an automated record system. Complies, prepares forms, permits notices, licenses or form letters with designated or routine information. Maintains application files and a log of permit activity. Answers telephone and respond to inspection inquiries and scheduled inspections. Reads and interprets F.E.M.A. Flood Maps, Topographic Maps, Census Tract Maps and Zoning Maps. Determines zoning, watershed and flood plain information about specific property from maps and ordinances. Assists customers in basic preparation of applications for conditional uses, variances and rezoning petitions and explain processes involved.

Graduation from high school supplemented by one - two years of experience in county or municipal level permitting operations, secretarial or clerical work, preferably in construction or building trades operations or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Advanced computer skills required to work with governmental software applications.

Broad, general knowledge of local codes and ordinances relating to zoning, environmental health, construction trades and public utilities. General knowledge of State building codes, construction procedures, practices and terminology. General knowledge of County geography and business / residential development patterns. General knowledge of County policies, office procedures and programs. Ability to use common computer driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs as well as customized software for permitting. Ability to draw the plans and interpret deeds and site maps. Ability to read and interpret various maps such as topographic, flood, census tract, watershed, zoning, subdivision, road and land use maps. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and handle irate customers by explaining complex materials in simple, concise terms. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and other departments in County government. Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced environment.

Receives and document complaints and direct them to appropriate personnel for resolution. Prepares, types and distributes correspondence, records and reports related to Central Permitting. Provides general information to the public about zoning, building codes, environmental health and public utilities requirements. Performs other related work as requires. May be required to serve during times of disaster.