What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician I position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Permit Technician I
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT
Division
DEV & PERM NEIGHB SVC
Requisition Number
2024572
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm with a 1 hour lunch
8:00 am – 5:00 pm with a 1 hour lunch
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA - 306 Cedar Road, 2nd Floor of City Hall Building
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE06
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$41,745 – $55,000 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on experience and/or education
Actual starting rate depends on experience and/or education
Job Description
Our Development & Permits department is seeking an upbeat and customer focused Permit Technician I who will love serving the public.
The successful candidate for this position will be able to do the following:
- Through training, gain an understanding of permit types and the laws and regulations that pertain to permit issuance.
- Have general computer knowledge and gain the ability to navigate City systems such as: Accela, Mainframe, Outlook, GIS and other related applications.
- Develop the ability to issue online Trade, Building and other permit types and enter customer supplied applications.
- Have the ability to collect permit fees, reconcile daily cash reports.
- Provide excellent customer service and use communication skills to provide code and regulatory information in an effective manner.
- Have the ability to answer multi-line phone system, determine how to best assist the caller, page inspectors, when warranted, in a clear and effective manner.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in office technology, information systems, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must obtain Virginia State Certification as a Permit Technician within 18 months of hire date and attend the State Code Academy Core Module or other applicable training and certifications required for the type of plan review and/or permit issuance assigned to the position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in office technology, information systems, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must obtain Virginia State Certification as a Permit Technician within 18 months of hire date and attend the State Code Academy Core Module or other applicable training and certifications required for the type of plan review and/or permit issuance assigned to the position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to be professional under stress.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
12/06/2024
Job Close Date
12/19/2024
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Never- Never occurs.
Balancing
Never- Never occurs.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
N = Never
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computer, Xerox Machine, Phone
Protective Equipment Required
None
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
N = Never
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
N = Never
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
N = Never
Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $41,745 - $55,000
