BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN

 

This position exercises independent judgement in evaluating situations and in making determinations at the issuance counter and understands the basic construction components and practices associated with the project.

 

The employee will have the responsibility of:

·         Receiving the public and answers questions

·         Assisting and counsel’s public and contractors in applying for building permits in the web-based software program and answers questions about permits

·         Reviewing and issuing building permit applications and contractor licenses

·         Assigning and collecting all development fees

·         Scheduling building inspections

·         Preparing permit documents, daily permit issuance, and fee traction reports

·         Balancing Cash drawer daily and preparing transmittal of funds to Finance Department

·         Verifying contactor registration

·         Performing preliminary reviews for over-the-counter permits 

 

As an employee with the city of Killen some benefits are:

·         Health insurance from United Health Care (United Health Care Plus for co-pay)

·         Dental and Vision insurance

·         Life insurance

·         Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)

·         Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

·         13 paid holidays

·         Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

 

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

·         Graduation from a high school or equivalent with course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting, and bookkeeping; and

·         Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience; or

·         Any equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Special Requirements:

·         Must have a valid Texas driver’s license within ninety (90) days of hire

·         Must have a valid driver’s license by date-of-hire

·         Must obtain the ICC Permit Technician Certificate with in eight (8) months of employment

Municipal government managing public services in Killeen, Texas.