Permit Technician

PERMIT TECHNICIAN

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Permit Technician to perform functions within the Building Safety Department. Are you seeking engaging work?

Do you wish to advance your career in Building Safety? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Permit Technician position earns competitive pay of $17.86/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a fast-paced department, apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

As a Permit Technician, you spend your day assisting the public with questions regarding commercial, residential and industrial construction codes and requirements. You review, manage, coordinate, facilitate, and accept permit applications.

Your job is essential to the city, and you maintain permit logs, and record management programs. Other duties include responding to questions regarding permit readiness, project fees and other issues. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city.

You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support as needed. The city needs someone like you with great people skills in providing excellent customer service to all our customers, and finds genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PERMIT TECHNICIAN

• Community college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources.

• Preferred: Associates Degree in related field with ICC Permit Technician Certification

• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements

• Two (2) years' experience in administrative field including cash handling experience.

• Preferred: Two (2) years' experience in closely related field including cash handling experience.

• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record

• ICC Permit Technician Certification preferred or ability obtain an ICC certification within two (2) years of employment.

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Are you someone who can handle multiple tasks? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?

Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for the Permit Technician job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Permit Technician, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.