Permit Technician (Evergreen)
- Kittanning, PA
- $15.00-18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Operates and maintains the day-to-day functioning of the office, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to correspondence.
- Provides information and assistance to staff, partners, and the public; prepares correspondence, reports, and documents.
- Maintains the accuracy of the permit tracking database, including tracking permits issued and inspections performed for multiple client offices.
- Receives, records, and files permit and compliance applications, along with accompanying plans and documents. Ensures all records are available for public inspection.
- Compiles and submits reports and documents as requested, including monthly updates.
- Reviews permit and compliance applications to ensure they meet all relevant regulations or jurisdictional requirements.
- Issues permits and certificates of compliance for construction when requirements are met or as approved by the Zoning Hearing Board or court rulings.
- Responds to complaints regarding Zoning and/or Property Maintenance Code violations. Issues enforcement notices and orders to violators as necessary.
- Proactively communicates with staff, partners, and the public to provide updates, resolve inquiries, and address concerns.
- Maintains a customer-focused attitude, prioritizing the needs and interests of taxpayers.
- Builds and fosters collaborative relationships with office staff, department team members, and external partners.
- Assists with special projects, which may involve research, analysis, and task coordination.
- Prepares forms, documents, records, indexes, and logs as needed.
- Supports other staff members with tasks as assigned.
- Performs scheduled assignments primarily in-person within the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
We will consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this job.
- Minimum education required: High school graduate (or equivalent)
- ICC certification preferred, but not required. Candidate will be expected to pursue the Building Code Official certification.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
- Previous experience working in a building, zoning, and/or permitting office in a Zoning Official, Code Enforcement, permitting, or admin role.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Fluent in verbal and written English; expert at Business English.
- Operates office equipment, machines, and computers.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Familiar with permitting software preferred.
- Strong service orientation and friendly demeanor.
- High attention-to-detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to manage workload, multitask, and work independently while advancing self-directed priorities in group settings.
- Efficient and organized with a strong work ethic and excellent sense of initiative and follow-through.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The wage range for this part-time role is $15-18/hour, contingent on factors like experience, education, licenses, and/or certifications.
- Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, with eligibility starting on your first day of employment:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts