What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Tech/Specialist position at South Central Planning and Development Commission?
Permit Technician/Specialist
South Central Planning & Development Commission is accepting resumes for a Permit Technician/Specialist at it's Baton Rouge location. The main responsibility of this position is to provide top-quality customer service and various duties related to the permitting process. Duties include, but are not limited to accepting & reviewing permit applications, assessing permitting fees, researching public record requests, scheduling inspections, as well as providing coordination related to the permitting process for inspection & plan review staff members. This position involves professional-level services and judgment, good communication skills, good computer skills, routine administrative tasks, works well with the public, and coordinates well with office personnel. Knowledge of the East Baton
Rouge Parish's permitting process and experience related to permitting preferred. Certification as a Permit Technician and/or prior parish, municipal or regional experience is a plus. The individual should possess a high school diploma as a minimum and have 5 years’ minimum similar work experience, or possess an Associate’s Degree from and accredited University. This is a full-time, hourly position with permanent status and fringe benefits. Starting pay will be approximately $17.68 - $24.15 an hour depending on experience. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation& sick leave. SCPDC is an EOE/AAE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.90 - $26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any prior work experience related to permitting or the permitting process?
Experience:
- Customer service: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Permit Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24
