Summary: Under direct supervision, the Permit Technician serves as the first point of contact for Building Codes related inquiries.
The individual in this position is responsible for the administrative and technical office support duties related to the processing and issuance of building permits.Essential Functions (in a typical work week):Assists building inspectors by performing code and records research and compiling data.Processes and issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other related permits.Calculates fees based on established fee schedules and monitors approval of plans by other regulatory agencies.Maintains computer files and other manual logs on all building permits and related documents.Performs simple plan reviews as allowed per OAR.Performs related duties as directed.Responsibility/Accountability: This section of the job description describes the amount and breadth of responsibility and accountability that rests with the position, including the expected results of the position, the impact on County operations and activities, and the responsibility for budget.
Some influence on departmental operations, programs, and expense or budgetary outcomes.
Dollar amounts influenced would be considered moderate when compared to the overall County budget.
Responsibility for the prudent use of County assets may extend beyond own work responsibilities to the work unit or department financial management.
Contact with the public is a regular aspect of the position and actions could impact community or user satisfaction levels.Supervision of Employees: This section of the job description describes the supervisory responsibility assigned including the range and types of supervisory functions performed, from directing work activities and delegating assignments to coaching, counseling, making disciplinary decisions, hiring, firing, salary actions, performance appraisal, training, etc.
as well as the types of employees supervised.
Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees.Interpersonal Skills/Contacts: This section of the job description describes the characteristics of personal interaction with others including the frequency of contacts with others, the breadth of interactions (within the County, outside the County, with vendors/contractors, dealing directly with the public, etc.
), and the level of persons interacted with.
Also, included in this section is the reason for contact such as gaining cooperation; use of negotiation, tact, teamwork, and sensitivity; or the likelihood of dealing with disagreeable or hostile individuals.
Positions at this level have contact both with other County employees and members of the public.
Internal contacts are normally made within the individual's own work group, or with similar positions in other departments.
The contacts normally concern information of a routine nature, but may require some discussion or explanation.
Contacts are normally made on a one-on-one basis.
Contacts with the public require listening, understanding questions or issues, and providing routine information or successful transfer to others for more difficult interactions.
The importance of communication or interpersonal skills is usually incidental to other aspects of the job.Working Conditions: This section of the job description outlines the work environment, conditions, and hazards that are encountered in the course of assigned work.
This includes the personal risk, hazard, varying work schedules, and level of interruptions, job pressure, and the need to frequently juggle priorities and work assignments.
Also, exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as high noise levels, heat or cold, inside or outside work, exposure to electricity, chemicals, poor lighting, confinements, machinery, interactions with disturbed or dangerous individuals, personal attacks, contact with contagious disease, or situations where personal safety cannot be assured.
This level has a work environment that is usually well protected and free from hazards or obstacles.
There is little element of personal risk or hazard.
Job conditions are usually comfortable, with only occasional issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, interactions of a disagreeable nature, interruptions, changes in job assignments that require adapting, etc.Physical Requirements: This section of the job description describes the physical effort and manual labor, such as sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, digging, operating equipment, performing with speed, etc., as well as the dexterity required to complete the job functions.
The need for travel, extended hours, and situations of physical discomfort are also outlined here.
Positions require little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but do allow for more.
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