Permit Technician

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for performing tasks associated with the permits for construction of both commercial and residential projects.

**Job Functions**:
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Processes building permits, trade permits and schedules inspections
- Performs various record maintenance duties for the department and its programs, including both manual and electronic records. Enters, updates and retrieves data from department program files and routes to the applicable end user
- Collects and processes fees for department services
- Assist customers with any inquiries, questions, etc.
- Maintains department files; files documents with appropriate case, or record; retrieves information and files as requested
- Maintains mailing lists, schedules, and other records for department operations
- Coordinates meetings, appointments, and/or schedules for department staff
- Prepares correspondence, forms, letter, and other documents as requested
- Orders office supplies
- Reviews invoices, prepares accounts payable documents and submits for payment
- Retrieves information from other departments and or agencies as required

**NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Update and maintain department website
- Maintain plan storage inventory
- Other duties assigned

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**:
Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.

**Special Qualifications**:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check
Will be required to complete the basic course of study for Permit Technician and become certified as a Permit Technician within 12 months of hiring

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of construction and building code terminology and code requirements
- Knowledge of various software programs such as Word, Excel, etc.
- Ability to learn new software and programs as needed
- Ability to operate various office equipment such as a computer, fax, phone, etc.
- Ability to express orally and in writing
- Ability to exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with customers
- Ability to perform mathematical operations
- Ability to reference data such as policy manuals and regulations
- Ability to perform the highest level of customer service
- Ability to work in a team environment

**Working Conditions & Disclaimer**:
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds. Must be able to operate office and computer equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Must be able to communicate orally and perceive and discriminate colors and shades of color.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting.

**Disclaimer**
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

**General Sign-off**: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.