What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician position at City of Minnetonka, MN?
Why Minnetonka?
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Our greatest asset are our people. City of Minnetonka employees work together to drive change and make a meaningful impact on the community. We support one another in our personal and professional lives. You can expect to make a difference because in Minnetonka you and your work matter.
Job Description
The City of Minnetonka is seeking an energetic team-focused person to fulfill the duties of community development permit technician. This full-time position reports to the assistant city planner and supports building-related permitting and inspection activities of the community development department.
Duties/Responsibilities
Essential Job Funtions
- Provide service to customers in person, by email and on the phone
- Provide accurate and timely information regarding permits to contractors, homeowners, and the general public
- Maintain an accurate database of all permit applications
- Intake, process, and route permit applications
- Issue permits and collect permit fees
- Schedule inspections for multiple inspectors
- Intake, process, and route permit applications for other communities that contract with the City of Minnetonka
- Schedule inspections for other communities that contract with the City of Minnetonka
- Maintain accurate contractor database to ensure contractors are properly licensed
- Issue water meters, collect fees, and maintain accurate meter information
- Balance cash register and credit card receipts
- Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as apparent or assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- A commitment to and belief in the organization's shared values
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years of general clerical experience
- Demonstrated skill in spelling, grammar, mathematics and computer applications
- Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently and professionally
- Excellent organization and customer service skills
- Experience in customer service role
- Experience working in local, county or state government or within the construction industry
- Experience working as a permit technician
- Building permit technician certification
- Trained in conflict resolution
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skilled at communicating effectively, efficiently, and professionally with the public and co-workers in a manner that is easily understandable, possibly under stressful conditions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and co-workers
- Skilled at prioritizing duties and multi-task effectively in a busy office environment
- Ability to see, hear, and remember facts and circumstances and properly document them for future reference
- Maintain confidential information
- Ability to work independently under direction and as a contributing team member
- Proficiently skilled with the use of computers and software, including Microsoft Office products, and other basic office equipment
- Ability to learn job-specific computer software
Physical Requirements: The items listed below are representative of the physical abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent sitting and standing
- Use of hands and fingers, frequently requiring repetitive motions
- Standard hearing and vision in a moderately noisy/busy location
Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?
If this role interests you, but you’re unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.
How to Apply:
- Click “Apply” at the top of the page before the closing date.
- Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Questions? Contact Human Resources at HR@minnetonkamn.gov.
Hiring Process:
- Open Job Posting: Requisition is open and accepting applications.
- Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. You’ll be notified if selected.
- Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a driver's license, a criminal history background check, a drug test, a physical exam, a work assessment or simulation, and, if education-based, proof of qualifications.
Contact Us:
For position-related questions, email Katie Xiong at Kxiong@minnetonkamn.gov.
Veteran’s Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, public assistance status, or other protected classes.
Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Salary : $30 - $36
