Permits Technician Series

Mohave County Development Services is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Permit Technician to join our team in the Planning and Zoning Division. As a Permit Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with zoning regulations and providing exceptional customer service to the public and other County departments.

• Verify zoning and land use requirements for building permits and other applications
• Assist the public with permit applications and answer questions regarding zoning and land use regulations
• Collect fees and enter applications into the ACCELA software
• Issue permits and provide copies to customers, the Assessor's Office, and the State of Arizona
• Update zoning maps and related databases
• Analyze and check submitted permit applications for accuracy and completeness
• Make recommendations to staff regarding the adequacy of submitted documents
• Perform mathematical calculations and verify accuracy of legal descriptions
• Prepare monthly invoices for annually permitted establishments and generate annual permits

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of technical, general clerical support work, and/or customer service experience
• One year of relevant experience in Permitting, Planning, Zoning, Engineering Technician, Building Technician, Title Company, and/or Realtor or related field

• Valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads
• Computer literacy to include use of specialized permitting programs, electronic spreadsheets, and word processing applications

This is a full-time regular position with a regular schedule. The successful candidate will be required to work independently and as part of a team, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County departments, governmental agencies, contractors, and the general public.