What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit / Planning Technician position at Seagoville City Hall?
Under the supervision of the Community Development Director, the Permit / Planning Tech is responsible for assisting staff, citizens, contractors, and developers with applications and permit fees. The essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: registering contractors; answering phones; greeting customers; issuing Certificates of Occupancy; processing electrical and gas releases; reporting power outages; coding and submitting invoices for payment; reviewing and processing rezoning, subdivision, variance, specific use permits, design review, as well as other related applications; preparing appropriate public hearing notices, property owner verification, and attending public hearings; developing and maintaining automated tracking system, hard copy files and records; preparing narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity; preparing maps, charts, tables of limited complexity; being responsible for maintaining active/inactive case files for the Department; and attending public meetings, assisting other staff as appropriate. Requires some evening work on meeting nights. Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MUST HAVE High School Diploma or GED; Permit Technician Certification issued through the State of Texas is preferred; minimum one (1) year general clerical experience; minimum one (1) year experience in planning and zoning and excellent customer service experience.
Special Requirements
Effective oral and written communication techniques and good customer service skills; Knowledge of planning principles and practices; Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection; Computer skills; Flexibility and adaptability; Ability to multitask; Ability to work evening meetings;
Miscellaneous Information
Interested persons may print the application from our website at www.seagoville.us, complete the same in its entirety and send it to 702 N. Highway 175, Seagoville, TX 75159 or submit via email at hr@seagoville.us. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 A.M., to 5:30 P.M.
