Permit Technician



Job Details

Permit Technician
Employer

Yuma County

Salary

$17.29 - $21.59 Hourly

Location

Yuma, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

212AJ

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

05/18/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty, providing technical assistance to development permit applicants; this position has department specific responsibility.

Example of Work

(Illustrative Only) Completes plan reviews for minor development applications under the supervision of the Customer Service Manager; enters project information into database serving as the single point of contact for projects; advises applicants in completing application forms for development permits; examines documents such as blueprints, drawings change orders and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data; confers with document originators and engineering liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies, and compiles required changes to documents; performs and reviews moderately difficult mathematical calculations; explains the requirements of building and related codes; zoning, encroachment, flood control and other county ordinances to owners, contractors, and the general public; interacts directly with contractors, general public and other department representatives with permit reviews, application forms, correspondence, and payments; reviews applications and issues permits as authorized; maintains files and records, and prepares reports as required; responsible and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience in any of the building trades; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess an ICC Permit Technician Certification or obtain the certification within (1) one year after hire, and must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Recruitment Announcement revised on 5/30/18. 
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; Yuma County Comprehensive Building Code, zoning regulations, and related state and local regulations; methods and practices of building construction; Yuma County Road Functional Classification System; Yuma County Public Works Standards Volume I, II, III; environmental health specifications; office computer hardware and software applications; customer service methods and techniques.

Skill in: Reading and interpreting a variety of plans and specifications relevant to permit consideration; performing complex engineering calculations; establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; following written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; performing mathematical calculations and computations.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Medical Coverage Category 2017

The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ).  The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with four (4) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.

Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option (PPO) or PPO with $20.00 Wellness Incentive.
Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.

Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.
HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option receives a $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.

Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $3,500 per person per calendar year ($7,000 for two or more family members).

Employer
Yuma County
Address
198 S. Main St

Yuma, Arizona, 85364
Phone
928-373-1013

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