Permit Technician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx/jobs/newprint/4715264) Apply  Permit Technician Salary $16.75 - $25.12 Hourly Location College Station, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 2402311 Department Planning & Development Services Opening Date 10/31/2024 Closing Date 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Central Hiring Range $16.75 - $18.43 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent Possess intermediate level 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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. . 01 Do you possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.? + Yes + No 02 Do you possess computer skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheets? + Yes + No 03 Please provide additional information that describes your knowledge and skills as it relates to this position. 04 In your own words, describe what good customer service is. 05 Please describe the environment in which you work best. Required Question Agency City of College Station Address 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 Phone 979-764-3517 Website http://csjobs.cstx.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email