Part-Time Regular Permit Specialist

Department:

Engineering

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Hiring Salary:

$19.56-$23.48

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: A motivated and collaborative individual to join the Transportation & Construction Services Department within the Development Division . You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under general supervision, this position validates and processes permit applications and related documents; provides information and customer assistance and explains City codes and policies.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.2:1 match on retirement contribution

• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 89 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides Department information and customer service; answers questions as first point of contact for customers; answers questions within scope of authority and training.
• Reviews and accepts permit applications; reviews applications for completeness, collects applicable fees, and forwards applications to appropriate staff for review.
• Collects fees and issues receipts; balances and reconciles receipts to monies collected at the end of each day.
• Responds to questions and permit readiness, project fees and other issues; explains policies, code standards.
• Maintains permit log, files and records management program; maintains records and files associated with plan review process, problems and permits, prepares periodic reports and conducts surveys as required.
• Responds to requests for information; provides technical information to City staff as authorized; provides assistance to the public within scope of authority; provides assistance, technical guidance and training to City staff on technical issues and statutory requirements.
• Processes contractor and sub-contractor permit applications and registration.
• Schedules pre-development and comment review meetings.
• Researches and provides data on permit and plan improvements and related subjects.
• Provides administrative support services as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of experience in technical support functions, preferably in a government environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Reading plans, permit applications and specifications, and communicating technical requirements to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and the general public.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• General purposes and techniques of inspection and plan review.
• Municipal codes and ordinances.

Required Skill in:

• Reading construction plans, permit applications and specifications, and communicating technical requirements to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and the general public.
• Reading, understanding and applying standards and procedures, applicable State and Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Read drawings, plans and specifications.
• Applying department standards and City policies.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees and the public.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Municipal code interpretation

Your work environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment; outdoors in all weather conditions; is subject to sitting, standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
• NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.