Permit Technician I

Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Please take a look at what you can expect to earn as the Permit Tech I during your first year as a full time Employee with Washington County Government:

• Six (6) Paid Personal Days
• Ten (10) Paid Vacation Days
• Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays; Three (3) Partial Paid Holidays.
• Fifteen (15) Paid Sick Days
• County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
• County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• County Paid Life Insurance
• County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
• Vested in just five (5) years.
• An Annual Salary of $44,554.00

If our Permit Tech I, comprehensive compensation package interests you, please continue reading through our job posting to learn more about the position’s duties, responsibilities, prerequisites, etc. and apply online today.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs professional work, under the direction of the Permit Coordinator and/or Chief of Permitting, to help facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Permitting Department, assists the general public in all phases of the permitting process to include commercial and residential building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning certifications, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICALTASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Handles customer complaints and works with the Permit Coordinator and/or Chief of Permitting to resolve the matters in a timely manner.

Answers telephone calls – fielding general questions including but not limited to permit inquiries, setback requirements, allowable business uses, setting up appointments, checking statuses of permits, etc.

Assists the general public in all phases of the permit process.

Processes and issues a wide variety of permits which includes routing the permits to the proper agencies for review.

Maintains accurate records, data bases and filing systems related to all building and construction permits.

Processes building permits for seven Municipalities.

Processes applications for Animal Control Board cases.

Processes Zoning Certifications in accordance with the Washington County Zoning Ordinance.

Processes Use and Occupancy Certificates for building permits.

Calculates and processes fees for building and trade permits and issues refunds back to customers as applicable.

Reviews and processes permit submitted online through Citizen Access.

Reviews and processes applications for contractor’s licenses and registrations.

Assists the general public and contractors in scheduling inspections.

Assists the Permit Coordinator with the administrative duties for various Boards including Animal Control, Electrical and Plumbing/HVAC Boards and attends monthly meetings as needed.

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of basic research techniques.

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent record keeping ability.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Capability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as it relates to employees and personnel issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma

2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the administrative field and/or customer service

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

In-house Zoning Exam Certification (must obtain within 1 year of employment as a Permit Technician I)

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and willing to provide unexpired USCIS Form I-9 employment eligibility verification documentation upon request.

Easy Ways to Apply:

1. Visit our website at https://www.washco-md.net/jobs/

or

3. Complete and mail Application to:

Washington County Human Resources Department,

100 W. Washington Street, Room 2300,

Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.

Internal Candidates are required to use an Internal Application (including resume) when applying.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 @ 4:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,554.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person