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           TOWN OF ENFIELD

POSITION VACANCY

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN

Job ID #10-0009

  • CLOSING DATE: Monday, February 22, 2010
  • SALARY: $35,000/start,  $39,000 upon successful completion of certifications
  • EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Education:  High school diploma is required. An associate degree or completion of technical courses in construction, building codes, or inspection principles and techniques is desirable. ICC Permit Technician Certification is highly desirable. Experience:  One (1) year experience working in a building or planning department, with six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in computerized building permit applications processing. Familiarity with computerized applications for building inspection is highly desirable. Certificates:  ICC Permit Technician AND Zoning Enforcement Technician Certifications are required within the first full year of employment in this position and certification shall be thereafter maintained during employment in this position.
  • HOURS OF WORK:  35 hours per week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, assists architects, engineers, contractors and homeowners by providing routine and technical information related to the issuance of permits; provides technical information regarding routine building code requirements and ordinances; assists the public in completing applications and other required forms. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise clerical staff as directed by the Chief Building Official or the Director of Development Services. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides information at the counter, by telephone and through correspondence in response to relatively routine questions regarding building ordinances and codes, building permit application process and procedures; assists the public in completing applications and other necessary forms; receives and reviews permit applications; accepts construction plans and plan documents for permit processing; verifies that all required documents, plans, specifications, forms, and supporting materials are submitted; calculates fees for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other types of building permits; issues permits after inter-departmental review or the services of Building Inspectors; performs less complicated non-structural plan checks over the counter; administers a field inspection scheduling system; directs the public to various departments for information necessary to apply for other permits; accepts construction plans for appropriate departmental personnel to check; verifies workers’ compensation, valid contractors license, and valid business license information; sorts and routes permit application packages; prepares and catalogs files for microfilming or records management system processing; writes routine reports; helps maintain a variety of building and planning-related records; utilizes information systems as required in the processing, filing and managing of records associated with applications, permits, and other systems; calculate and collect permit fees; process bank deposits; maintain office supplies; log and process complaints; perform other relevant tasks as occasionally assigned by the Chief Building Official or the Director of Development Services. Regular and punctual attendance. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed primarily in office settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk.  The employee may need to negotiate rough terrain or uneven surfaces while performing their duties in the field.

The employee must occasionally lift, move, and/or push up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption, attend to task for 45-60 minutes at a time, remember multiple assignments given over long periods of time and understand the theories behind several related concepts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:  Knowledge of:  modern office practices and procedures; building plans, codes, ordinances and related terminology; architectural drawing convention and what comprises a complete set of building plans; processes and procedures associated with construction permits; records management practices. Skill in:  performing accurate arithmetic calculations; operate computer, cash register, and calculator with speed and accuracy; computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; good time management and attention to detail.  Ability to:  learn quickly and apply departmental policies and procedures affecting the acceptance and review of permit applications and commonly used building codes and ordinances; understand the relationship between zoning ordinances and building code requirements; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively in both verbal and written form; establish effective working relationships with customers, department staff and external staff; keep accurate records; perform multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; use independent judgment and technical knowledge. Ability to learn, retain, interpret and communicate technical and complex information, terminology, policies and procedures; work effectively with a wide variety of people; maintain composure under difficult circumstance; provide support and leadership to department staff; manage project demands, priorities, costs, and time lines to meet service requirements; and communicate views and concerns of the public, town employees, and representatives of other agencies to the Chief Building Official or Development Services Director.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position.

Interested applicants apply by February 22, 2010.  Applications are available by following the link: http://enfield-ct.gov/content/91/791/581.aspx, or by calling the Human Resources Department at (860) 253-6345.  Choose ONE of the following ways to apply:

(1) mail completed applications or resumes to Town of Enfield, Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082

(2) e-mail your resume to jobs@enfield.org, or

(3) fax your resume or application to (860) 253-6264.  The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.  EOE/AA/M/F