Permit Center Technician I/II

Position Description This position performs technical duties in support of the department's Community Development operations, including Building Inspection, Planning, and Zoning functions.

Position will be filled at the level depending on experience and qualifications of new hire. Position Objectives

• Assists customers in person and via email, mail, and telephone; provides information and assistance.
• Provides administrative support to department management and staff.
• Coordinates the building permit process; receives documents and schedules inspections.
• Processes vouchers for cash and checks for departmental services; receives and/or reviews records, reports, memoranda, correspondence, etc.; processes invoices for payment.
• Reviews business license applications for compliance with zoning ordinance requirements; reviews building permits for environmental and zoning compliance.
• Receives, prepares, and distributes site plans, plats, zoning requests, permit applications, erosion control plans, and other documents to appropriate staff members for review, and routes to local and state agencies as appropriate.
• Receives, prepares, and distributes documents for monthly Planning Commission packets and uploads documents to the departmental website.
• Transcribes minutes from monthly Planning Commission meetings; uploads approved minutes to the departmental website.
• Serves as the department’s Records Retention Officer; maintains and manages records according to state requirements.
• Researches, gathers data, and prepares monthly reports.
• Receives, processes, and distributes departmental mail.
• Processes Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Verifies contractor licensure.
• Orders new and replacement street signs for county roads.
• Maintains records of department expenditures.
• Updates the department website; updates and maintains an inventory of department forms.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Desirable Training and Experience

• Knowledge of the county zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Knowledge of the department's building permit review process.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control program requirements.
• Knowledge of County business licensing processes.
• Knowledge of department plan review processes.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs, including project-tracking software.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The Planning Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The Planning Director spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

Benefits

Powhatan County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: participation in the Virginia Retirement System, health insurance (including dental and vision), Health Savings Account (with High Deductible insurance plan), Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Supplemental Insurance, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plans, and short-term disability insurance.

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DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It does not encompass all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Powhatan County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employment Notices

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal (EEOC)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)