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Permit TechnicianIBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety • Baton Rouge, LA, US
Permit Technician

Permit Technician

IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety • Baton Rouge, LA, US
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Overview

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This position is located in St. George, LA.

Responsibilities

  • Interfacing with all customers to service their building department related needs.
  • Issuing and / or tracking permits through the permitting process, beginning with application acceptance, plan review, inspections and permit closure.
  • Establishing and maintaining systems to ensure that all files, letters, reference manuals, field inspection reports, permit files, blueprints, drawings, and other data or material are organized.
  • Working with plan examiners and inspectors throughout the company to develop and ensure consistent processes.
  • Assisting with public record requests.
  • Collecting permit fees at the end of the day; filling out daily cash collection sheets; dropping collected fees in safe.
  • Performing a variety of skilled secretarial functions; providing administrative support to departmental personnel; preparing correspondence, reports, and other documentation; updates, scans, and maintains the Department's records and files.
  • This position may require working additional hours, over weekends, or on holidays. The incumbent must be available to work these extra hours with little to no advanced notice.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is desired.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience performing similar duties / tasks.
  • Minimum typing speed of 50 WPM.

    • Skills

  • Ability to positively interact with staff, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clients.
  • Good time management, organization, telephone communication skills, attention to detail, and people skills.
  • Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
  • Critical thinking, independent judgment, and technical knowledge.
  • Self-motivated and takes initiative.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills and permitting software experience.

    • Personal Qualities

    IBTS values personal traits that contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment. The organization believes that how you achieve results is as important as the results themselves. Key traits include :

  • Strong work ethic
  • Teachable / Continuous learner
  • Reliable / Dependable
  • Collaborative / Team contributor

    • Physical Demands

  • Sitting for extended periods while working at a computer
  • Occasional standing and walking
  • Bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and occasional twisting
  • Lifting and carrying files or reports weighing 5 to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Good vision and hearing for customer interactions
  • Some repetitive finger and hand motion from computer work
  • Public-facing role with potential stressful customer situations

    • Company Overview

    IBTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. IBTS's mission is to deliver quality services to meet governance challenges while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community.

    IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. IBTS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Company Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries : Construction, Government Administration, and Non-profit Organizations

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