This position is responsible for issuing
or denying the issuance of building permits. In order to determine whether or
not permits should be issued, the incumbents perform a variety of tasks to
include researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying residential and
commercial construction laws, ordinances, regulations, and mandates. Specialists
work with owners, owners’ agents, contractors, designers, etc. to explain and
coordinate the appropriate documentation and inspections necessary for
permitting. The Specialists will also review all of the documentation to
determine completeness, determine what additional steps are needed, and make
decisions based on laws and policies. Once the process has reached its
conclusion, the incumbents calculate and request the payment of fees and enter
data and develop reports to document the activities and decisions made. Employees
report directly to the Building Official.
Associate degree in building construction, engineering, architecture,
or similar and four (4) years of technician level experience in an
architectural, construction, engineering, or related technical field.
Qualifying experience can substitute for the associate’s degree year-for-year.
A related bachelor’s degree can substitute for two (2) years of experience.