Hybrid Permit Technician at City of Yuma, AZ

About the Department

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness?   Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities?  Then this might be the opportunity for you! 

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Permit Technician working with the City of Yuma Department of Community Development – Building Safety Division.  The ideal candidate will perform a variety of customer service and clerical duties as related to a construction environment.

Under basic supervision, this job classification provides customer services for the Building Safety Division of the Department of Community Development (DCD); tracks and processes construction plans and technical documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides basic information to building professionals and the public on DCD application, procedures, and fee structure for permits and licenses; tracks and processes construction plans and technical documents.
• Reviews permit applications and plan submittals for compliance to DCD standards; verifies proper fee payments are included; updates computer tracking database and case files, and generates reports.
• Provides customer service; calculates fees and estimates, and collects payments; balances cash drawer, and prepares cash reports and deposits; issues permits within scope of authority.
• Schedules and tracks field inspections in the computer software system.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines 
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years clerical and computer experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Clerical experience in a construction environment is preferred.

Knowledge of: 

• City policies and procedures.
• Federal, state, and local building, construction, and safety codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Bookkeeping and cash handling methods and procedures.

Skill in:

• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.  International Code Conference (ICC) Permit Technician Certification is required within one year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment; may occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.