Construction experience is a major plus in this position. We need someone that understands the lingo & terminology in this field

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Answer calls from citizens, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, and other City Departments.
•   Demonstrates fluency with construction terminology and practice
• Route calls to the correct departments 
• Manage Permits, reviews plan for completeness, and routes through the approval process. 
• Calculates and Collects fees for plan review, state surcharge, and permits.
• Manages Residential Building, Electric, Mechanical, and Plumbing inspection outcomes.
• Manage permit routing of denials and requested information in order to expedite issuance of permits. Contacts permit applicants, architects, engineers, and developers once approved to issue.
• Correspond with Departments in order to issue permits in a timely manner.
• Reviews and approves compaction test for soil density.
• Enter Fire Department permits and collect associated fees. 
• Enter information for the Fire Department for approvals as needed. 
• Schedules inspections for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical. 
• Issue Certificate of Occupancy documents. 
• Manage and enter contractor information into the New World System. 
• Answer FOIA requests. 
• Verify property liens. 
• Work with short-term rental permit applicants to answer questions and collect inspection fees.
• Verify services are approved and have been paid before issuing permits. 
• Work with Garland County Department of Emergency Management to verify applicants are approved for addressing and flood plains within the County. 
• Manage previous permit system by looking up archival information for Neighborhood Services. 
• Account accurately for funds received daily for finance department. 
• Manage Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) listings for sign permits and approved final inspection/verification before installation of sign. 
• Research delinquent business owners to collect for A&P. 
• Verifies with Garland County Department of Emergency Management and County Flood Plains that any County documentation is approved to issue County plumbing permits.
• Train others on software and duties and responsibilities of position.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

 JOB DESCRIPTION