Building Permit Technician
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PICKAWAY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSPOSITION DESCRIPTION An Equal Opportunity EmployerPOSITION TITLE: Building Permit Technician DIVISION: Building DepartmentCIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Classified per ORC 124.11 (A)(8) FLSA Non-ExemptEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time / RegREPORTS TO: Deputy County AdministratorCRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS:PatientEfficientAccuratePersistentAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartiallyDemonstrates regular and predictable attendanceESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Handles routine inquiries from the general public, government officials and others regarding building permits, development, and planning.Maintains professional relationship with the Chief Building Official (CBO), Director of Development and Planning, building inspectors, developers, builders, plan examiners and consultants.Assists the general public, contractors, CBO, and building inspectors with permits and applications; schedules all construction inspections.Records and reviews complaints and violations.Schedules and coordinates work for CBO and building inspectors.Greets Building Department visitors, answers and screens telephone calls and questions to the department; takes messages as required.Examines notes and correspondence to determine proper action. May compose general correspondence within established guidelines for CBO and building inspectors.Creates reports, contracts, meeting notices, meeting minutes, state reports, Building Department, and inventory list; transcribes dictation for the Appeal Board and / or any other meetings with the Building Department.Determines format, compiles data and arranges diversified material for presentation or reports as required. Checks statistical data for accuracy and completeness.Establishes and maintains various files and indexes required for the use of the department.Maintains permit and correspondence data through the use of computer and business software applications.Receives and processes applications, collects fees and issues permits for both residential and commercial projects for the County and all local governments under contract.Sends plans to plan examiners to ensure all state codes are met; corresponds with developers and builders regarding permits; coordinates with CBO for approval of plans when they are returned from the plan examiners; prepares and maintains building permit files, plans, construction schedules and maintains a record of all completed building department projects.Deposits all collected funds for the Building Department daily and balances said funds with the County Auditor on a regular basis.Files proper fees and forms with the State of Ohio on all commercial and residential permits issued for the County and all local governments under contract on a monthly and annual basis.Maintains monthly federal census reports for County and local governments under contract.Maintains a neat, safe, and orderly work environment.Assists with special projects as assigned by the Chief Building Officer.Other duties as required or directed.Attends and participates in mission-related events, meetings, committees and workshops as required.POSITIONS SUPERVISED:NoneQUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a high school diploma or GED; any combination of education, training and experience which