Permit Specialist

The hiring salary for this position is $52,142.03 annually.

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Permit Specialist to perform technical and administrative permit work for the County's Planning and Growth Management Department. This work includes processing permit applications from application through issuance of the certificate of use and occupancy. 

• Processes permit applications by accepting the application, checking for accuracy and completeness; ensures compliance with architectural standards and guidelines; routing to appropriate staff/agencies for review; monitoring application progress; issuing permit; assigning required inspections; and preparing the Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
• Verifies, enters, and calculates permit and inspection fees.
• Verifies that projects have obtained all necessary approvals before issuing permits.
• Researches case histories, property ownership records, and other historical records.
• Provides guidance in completing various permit applications and forms, making sure applicants understand the permitting process and the necessary information and attachments required to submit a complete and accurate permit application.
• Responds to inquiries from architects, contractors, builders, and the pubic; explains and interprets requirements and restrictions. Directs applicants to appropriate agencies/reviewers, as necessary.
• Performs database entry and record keeping.
• Coordinates final approval/sign off for building permits.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

Administrative Associates degree and two (2) years of related office administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. 

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices including the operation of common office appliances such as desktop computers.
• Knowledge of building codes, land use, and zoning regulations.
• Ability to carry out daily assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard and varying situations.
• Ability to interpret and understand recorded record plats, engineered site plans, and residential and commercial construction plans.
• Ability to use architects and engineers scale.
• Ability to perform area calculations and calculate and/or determine permit application and review fees.
• Ability to maintain files and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
• Ability to manage a wide range of duties in a timely and effective manner, including timely permit processing and routing during periods of frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity and is performed in office surroundings.   Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.  The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Department/Division:     Planning and Growth Management/Infrastructure Management or Codes, Permits & Inspection Services 

Pay Grade:                        110

FLSA Status:                     Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible:             Yes     

Reports to:                         Permit Processing Supervisor or Engineering Supervisor

Supervises:                        None

Salary : $52,142 - $84,470