What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Permit Technician position at City of Great Falls, MT?
Salary : $21.22 Hourly
Location : Great Falls MT, MT
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Job Number : 25-00012
Department : Planning & Community Development
Division : Planning & CD Administration
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 00 PM Mountain
Union Classification : MFPE Union
Nature of Work
Provide excellent frontline customer service within the Planning and Community Development Department. Permit Technicians have the technical responsibility for providing initial plan review during permit intake, providing development standards, permit costs, and other procedural issues to the general public and City staff. Responds to initial inquiries regarding building, fire and municipal land development code requirements, ensures completeness of permit applications according to City guidelines, and schedules inspections when requested. This position also provides support for parking and business licensing programs. Work is performed under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant Senior.
Essential Functions of Work
- Conducts preliminary review of plans at permit intake to establish completeness and determine to either accept or reject applications, or provide guidance to applicants as to how to navigate the process more efficiently. 5%
- Receives and processes all building permit applications; receives calls and schedules all inspections on permits. 35%
- Receives and responds to questions from the public regarding initial plan review, building, zoning, parking and licensing programs so that the appropriate information is provided or the individual is connected to the appropriate department and / or person. 25%
- Maintains records and reports of various certificates, licenses, permits, property files and tickets so the City has a readily accessible information retrieval system to verify information on existing documents. 5%
- Posts payments, compiles monthly reports, and prepares and distributes performance and financial reports to accurately portray the level of building permit, parking, and licensing activity within the City. 5%
- Issues and renews certificates and licenses to ensure the proper documentation is completed, recorded and filed. 20%
- Provides a variety of secretarial and clerical support services as needed to the Planning and Community Development Department including but not limited to support for various boards and commissions such as the Planning Advisory Board, Parking Advisory Commission, Technical Advisory Committee and the Policy Coordination Committee. 5%
Education and Experience
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Requirements of Work
CORE COMPETENCIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, ride and perform similar body movements. Must have the ability to perform light physical work and to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time; the possession of hand / eye coordination sufficient to operate a personal computer, office equipment and a motor vehicle; the ability to talkand hear in person or by telephone; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Overtime must be pre-approved. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.
Full-time Employee Benefits
The City of Great Falls offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employee including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement / pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time non-union employees. Union employees receive longevity pay. Optional plans are available for employees, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts.
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