What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUILDING INSPECTIONS - PERMIT TECHNICIAN position at City of Rockwall, TX?
Salary : $19.93 - $26.56 Hourly
Location : ROCKWALL, TX
Job Type : FULL TIME BENEFIT ELIGIBLE
Job Number : PERMIT TECH 2 / 19
Department : BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Division : BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
Under general supervision of the Building Official, performs routine permitting functions for the City's Building Inspections Department. Position processes Certificates of Occupancy, residential and commercial permits, and provides overall customer service to building professionals and the general public. Employees in this class perform specific functions requiring specialized knowledge of departmental rules and regulations, and apply acute attention to detail.
Examples of Essential Functions
- Performs routine to moderately complex administrative and clerical support duties for the Building Official and Building Inspections Department.
- Processes and issues permits, calculates and collects appropriate fees.
- Routes incoming telephone calls, voicemail messages and visitors to appropriate staff person and responds to inquiries both orally and in writing in a professional and timely manner.
- Prepares and issues Certificates of Occupancies, coordinating efforts with all of the City's development departments.
- Issues contractor registrations, and enters all registrations issued into the computer.
- Coordinates with builders, homeowners, and business owners to schedule building inspector appointments and inspections
- Assists in compiling and organizing information and materials needed for preparation of B.O.A. packets, prepares and posts agendas and attends meetings for the purpose of taking minutes.
- Provides administrative and clerical support for Neighborhood Improvement Services Coordinator
- Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary. Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Note : The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)
Education and Experience
Training and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical requirements
Environmental requirements
Sensory Requirements
HIPAA Compliance Statement
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING :
Merit Increases / Pay for Performance
Non Sworn civilian employees are eligible for a 4% merit increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 4% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.
Sworn officers are eligible for a 5% increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 5% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision is available for purchase for full time employees. Coverage goes into effect on the 31st day.
Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 for each benefit. Additional Life and AD&D may be purchased up to 2 x annual pay.
Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year
Vacation
Years of Service HRs Accrued Monthly
0 - 1 Year 6.67
1 - 4 Years 10.00
5 - 9 Years 11.67
10 Years 13.34
Sick Leave
Employees earn 80 hours of sick leave per year. There is no maximum accruals for sick leave.
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)-2 : 1 match.
A required 7% of gross earnings are deducted each pay period and deposited into the member's account. Upon retirement, the City will deposit it's portion of the matching funds at 14%.
The City also participates in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation
The City of Rockwall offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.
Longevity
After completing one year of continuous service, employees will receive $5 / month for Longevity Pay. This benefit is usually paid out each December.
Supplemental Benefits
The City of Rockwall also offers optional programs that include Short and Long Term Disability through AFLAC.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through pre-tax payroll deduction for Health and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.
Wellness Program
The City of Rockwall administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides an incentive for obtaining a wellness exam each year. Wellness exams are paid at 100% by the City.
Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Bilingual Certification Pay
Eligible for up to $600 annually for bi-lingual pay
Education Pay
Some positions are eligible for Education Pay up to $900 annually
Certification Pay
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Do you have two to three years of related work experience as a Permit Technician?
Do you have any experience working in municipal government?
Do you possess an ICC Permit Technician Certification?
If answered "no" to the previous question, do you have the ability to obtain an ICC Permit Technician certification within 12 months of employment?
Required Question
Salary : $300 - $50,000
