Description Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Permit Technician to support the review, issuance, and processing of permits within the Engineering/Public Works Department. This Permit Technician role serves as a key point of contact for contractors, developers, utility companies, property owners, and the public, ensuring permit applications are complete and compliant with department requirements.
The ideal Permit Technician candidate will have a construction, drafting, engineering support, or permit processing background and possess the ability to read and interpret construction plans, understand property ownership and easement information, and make sound decisions regarding permit requirements and routing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Review permit applications for completeness and compliance with department requirements.
- Issue permits and coordinate permit processing activities from intake through approval.
- Read and interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, site plans, and supporting documentation.
- Review plan sets consisting of approximately 24-36 sheets and identify missing or incomplete information.
- Research property ownership, easements, rights-of-way, and parcel information using public records and GIS resources.
- Provide permit-related information and assistance to contractors, developers, utility companies, consultants, and the general public.
- Coordinate with engineering, planning, building, and public works staff regarding permit reviews and approvals.
- Maintain accurate permit records, files, and project documentation.
- Track permit status and communicate updates to applicants and stakeholders.
- Utilize electronic permitting systems and databases to process and manage permit applications.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and permit-related documentation.
- Assist with field verification and site visits as needed.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in permit processing, construction, engineering support, drafting, public works, land development, utilities, or a related field.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, utility plans, and technical documents.
- Knowledge of property records, easements, rights-of-way, and parcel ownership research.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions within established policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for a city, county, public agency, engineering firm, utility company, or construction organization.
- Background as a Draftsperson, CAD Technician, Engineering Technician, Permit Technician, or Construction Coordinator.
- Familiarity with encroachment permits, utility permits, grading permits, or public works permitting processes.
- Experience reviewing plans and supporting development or infrastructure projects.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience with electronic permitting systems and permit management software.
- Ability to learn and utilize department-specific permitting applications.
- Experience working with PDFs, Bluebeam, GIS, or document management systems is highly desirable.
Desired Traits
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple permit applications simultaneously.
- Customer-focused and professional demeanor.
- Comfortable working independently while coordinating with multiple departments and stakeholders.
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