Salary : $19.28 - $22.68 Hourly
Location : Fate, TX
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 00154
Department : Building Safety
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
GENERAL SUMMARY & PURPOSE
Be part of a dynamic team that is actively shaping the future of our thriving community! The City of Fate is seeking a highly organized and reliable Permit Tech to help us manage our growing workload effectively. As one of the fastest-growing communities in the region, Fate's Building Safety Department is actively shaping the future of our city by ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of new development projects.
This position is responsible for performing administrative and clerical work related to issuing building permits, contractor registrations, certificates of occupancy, other permits and licensing and other related duties including collection and receipt of moneys. Maintains spreadsheets and other statistical data as required.
The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with :
- 4-9 hour shifts with a half day on Fridays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive Insurance Package : Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.
- HRA Benefit : A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2 : 1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides administrative support to the Director of Community Services and Building Safety preparing and reviewing correspondence, reports and forms, Schedule's appointments, books meeting rooms, and distributes mail. Prepares and proofreads reports, and completes other clerical duties as needed.Provides customer service by answering telephone, greeting, and assisting walk up customers, and responding to email; assists the public with questions requiring knowledge of policies and procedures related to permits, contractor registrations, code compliance issues, and other city services.Receives and Issues permits and notifies applicants when they are ready for pick up.Calculate and verify valuations, fees, accepts payment for issued permits and perform daily deposits.Receives and processes applications for contractor licenses.Assist Building Inspectors and Code enforcement officer coordinating Inspections, and performs administrative assistance as needed.Assists contractors and residents in the use of the government software application for permit applications.Addresses customer complaints and / or service requests in person, by phone or by mail, and distributes them to the appropriate department or personnel.Establishes and maintains files for Inspectors.Processes and issues animal licenses.Accepts and receipts payments for permits and licenses according to City policies and procedures.Coordinate and maintain Rental registration Program, and schedule of inspections.Assembles, researches, and summarizes information from various sources and prepares special or recurring reports.Establishes and maintains record keeping system for department correspondence, documents, materials or records as needed.Maintains and orders office and other department supplies.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GEDTwo (2) years of general office experience. Experience in local government preferred.Permit Technician Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.Excellent computer skills necessary to succeed in a modern office environment.Possession of a valid Texas driver's licenseA combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.City of Fate Employee Benefits
Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City
Health Benefits : TML Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Blue Choice PPO1,500 deductible in network5,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($10,000 family)500 emergency room copayLab benefits paid 100% in networkPreventive Care paid at 100%150 Healthy Initiatives Incentive425.00 monthly HRA account ($5,100 annually) can be used to pay down dependent medical insurance premiums or for unreimbursed health expenses.Dental Benefits : MetLife
50 individual deductible; $150 family deductible2,000 Calendar Year MaximumNo deductible for Preventative; $50 Calendar Year Combined Deductible for Basic / MajorPreventative 100%; Basic 80%; Major 50%Orthodontic : $50 lifetime deductible; 50% up to $2,000Life / AD&D : Unum
Basic Life - $30,000AD&D - $30,000Short Term / Long Term Disability : Unum
Short Term Benefits begin on eighth day of injury / sickness up to 12 weeksPays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $1,150 weekly
Long Term Benefits begin on 90th day of injury / sicknessPays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly
Available at employees' cost :
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Colonial Supplemental Insurance
TMRS (Retirement)
Mandatory deduction of 7%City matches 2 : 1Five year vestment period457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA
Voluntary contributions on a pre- or post- tax basisEmployee contributions only11 Paid Holidays 1 Personal Day
New Year's DayMartin Luther King DayGood FridayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingChristmas EveChristmas DayPersonal DayEmployees are paid bi-weekly and earn Paid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment. PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment.
Salary : $5,100
