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| Job Title: | Building Permit Technician Apprentice |
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| Salary: |
$14.62 Hourly $28,514.00 Annually |
| Job Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Town Hall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
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| This position is responsible for issuing building permit and assisting architects, engineers, contractors and homeowners by providing routine and technical information regarding routine Building Code requirements and ordinances. | |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities: | |
| Provides information by telephone, in person and through correspondence to contractors, developers, and homeowners related to building ordinances and codes, and building permit applications and procedures Assist public in completing permit applications and other necessary forms Receives and reviews permit applications and accepts construction plans and plan documents for permit processing Verifies that all required documents, plans, specifications, forms and supporting materials are submitted Issue permits after departmental plan review or after inspectors perform general nonstructural plan check over the counter Administers daily field inspection scheduling system Direct public to various departments for information necessary to apply for other permits Accepts construction plans and forward them to appropriate departmental personnel; verifies worker's compensation and valid business license information; sorts and routes permit application package Prepares and catalogs files for microfilming or record management system processing Writes routine reports Helps maintain a variety of building and planning related records; utilizes information system as required during processing, files and manages records associated with applications, permits and other systems Calculates and collects permit fees; processes bank deposits; maintains office supplies; logs and processes complaints Processes and distributes department mail. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Modern office practices and procedures, and related technology Relevant state laws, building plans, town codes and ordinances Architectural drawing convention and composition of a complete set of building plans Commonly used building codes and ordinances; understanding the relationship between zoning ordinance and building code requirements Process and procedures associated with contraction permits; records management practice Ability to: Perform accurate arithmetic calculations, operating computers and calculators with speed and accuracy, computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook Manage time and pay close attention to detail Learn quickly and apply departmental policies and procedures affecting the acceptance and review of building permit applications Follow instruction in both verbal and written form Keep accurate records; perform multiple tasks with frequent interruptions Use independent judgment and technical knowledge Retain, interpret and communicate technical and complex terminology, policies and procedures Work effectively with a wide variety of people and provide support and leadership to department staff Manage project demands, priorities, costs, and time constraints to meet service requirements Communicate effectively both orally and in writing |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Education A high school diploma or its equivalent May substitute additional relevant experience for the required education Must attend required classes approved by the Building Inspections Division and the International Code Council for certification as a Building Permit Technician. Classes may require evening and/or weekend attendance. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations The ability to readily obtain certifications from the North Carolina building code Council for Building Permit Technician and receive licenses within four years The possession of or the ability to obtain a valid North Carolina drivers license |
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