MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of technical/clerical experience including customer service; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the general public while discussing, explaining and interpreting departmental policies.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

• Assists with the issuance of permits, inspections, and plan submittal processes.
• Communicates and interacts effectively assisting customers in person and by telephone with policy and procedure associated with obtaining and completing building permits and/or fire system permits.
• Reviews applications for completeness and compliance with departmental requirements.
• Resolves customer’s problems and refers complex problems to supervisor as needed.
• Sorts and inputs inspection schedules and results.
• Accepts plans and checks for required seals, signatures, soil reports, documented calculations, cost estimates, and/or fire protection system permits.
• Stamps and routes plans.
• Implements zoning regulations in the review of all types of development permits, such as, commercial, residential and signage.
• Provides excellent customer service both personally and by telephone.
• Resolves complex zoning problems that require detailed analysis of site and architectural documents.