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Kansas Employer Permit Technician in Salina, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12969517
CITY OF SALINA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CLASS TITLE: Permit Technician I GR: 102 FLSA: Non-Exempt DATE: 09/14/2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services DIVISION: Building Services
REPORTS TO: Administrative Supervisor APPROVED ____ JOB CODE: 3053
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision of the Development Services Supervisor, works closely with staff to perform the
administrative support functions related to the acceptance, completeness review, distribution, plan review and
issuance of building and planning permits and other administrative support functions related to post-issuance permit
documentation and general zoning regulations. Responsibilities include working closely with and assisting other
permit technicians to assure completion of daily work duties. Work duties would vary with minimal leeway for
discretion and independent judgment.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
o Verifies documentation necessary to accept initial permit application submittals; performs completeness
reviews, distributes construction and plan review documents to the respective staff for review; monitors and
confirms status of plan review for pending permits; prepares all written documentation and approved plans for
permit issuance.
o Performs data entry and maintenance of electronic files and spreadsheets related to plan review and permit
issuance; monitors all documentation related to post issuance reviews and approvals; schedules and
coordinates final inspections.
o Composes and types routine correspondence; maintains records and files; prepares correspondence and
reports as required; answers the phone and routes messages or requests for service, answers questions
regarding basic code and permit requirements; furnishes information requested by departmental staff or
customers; regularly provides assistance and works with other permit technicians, including processing permit
payments and balancing receipts, scheduling and coordinating interim permit inspections.
o Handles office mail; manages contractor testing application records; assists inspection staff in the property
maintenance inspection and documentation process; assists the staff liaison in maintaining records and minutes
for the Building Advisory Board; manages the records involved with Building Services court cases.
o Performs overtime as required and performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: None.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:
o High school diploma or G.E.D.
o Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative support work.
o Experience in computer software applications including Microsoft Office.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Read basic plans to recognize various types of plans and general plan details. (Daily)
Prepare, organize and file records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
Use personal computer to manage database information. (Daily)
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
Type accurately at or above 40 words per minute. (Daily)
Receive and forward messages accurately. (Daily)
Maintain and exhibit discretion at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
CLASS TITLE: Permit Technician I DEPARTMENT: Development Services PAGE: 2
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (CONTD):
Read basic plans to recognize various types of plans and general plan details. (Daily)
Prepare, organize and file records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
Use personal computer to manage database information. (Daily)
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
Type accurately at or above 40 words per minute. (Daily)
Receive and forward messages accurately. (Daily)
Maintain and exhibit discretion at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a
negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and stand.
Walking: Minimal amount required.
Stooping/Bending: Frequently.
Stand/Sit: Sit about 85 percent of the time.
Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal.
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Hearing: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Speech: Frequently express ideas and b