What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician I position at City of Virginia Beach?
The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Permit Technician I to join the Permits & Inspections division of the Planning & Community Development Department. This position will join a team of frontline customer service experts managing the permitting process for a variety of different trades.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Meet and greet homeowners, contractors, consultants staff in person at the Permits and Inspections front counter.
Answer multiple phone lines, having the ability to provide and interpret information regarding permitting inspection processes and procedures.
Assist Building Official with the issuance of permits for new construction and remodeling, accepting payment and issuing receipts through the online permitting system.
Scan and upload applications, associated plans, and documents to permit files.
Research information such as State Contractor and Business License in compliance with permit issuance as allowed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Assist in gathering information for FOIA requests.
Perform clerical and routine administrative work as assigned.
Assists with other activities as assigned by supervisor or division head.
