Permit Technician

The City of Mandan, North Dakota is currently accepting applications for the position of:

Permit Technician - Grade 12

To be considered for this position please submit an application at:

www.city-of-mandan-nd.hireonthego.com

POSITION DETAILS

Salary starting at $20.88/hour (Depending on Experience)

Status: Non-Exempt | Full-time

Department: Building Inspections

Closing Date: September 18, 2024

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs technical and customer service functions in the processing of building permits.

MAJOR DUTIES

Answers telephone calls, responds to emails, and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.

Balances cash and credit card receipts.

Accepts, reviews, and evaluates building permit applications for accuracy and completeness.

Examines plans and blueprints and scans into database.

Issues building, plumbing, fuel/gas, and water and sewer permits.

Schedules building inspections.

Processes accounts payable and receivable.

Gathers data and prepares weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

Uploads building permit monthly reports to the city website.

Runs and mails end-of-month statements.

Files new permits and scans old permits.

Prepares MARC agenda and minutes for bi-weekly meetings.

Prepares Certificates of Occupancy as required.

Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of city building permitting policies and procedures.

Knowledge of relevant building codes.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in managing files and records.

Skill in the gathering information and preparing reports.

Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

NOTES

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran's preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran's preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD-214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indication disability, or the veteran's death certificate.

Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.