Permit Technician
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Our client, a forward thinking architectural signage company located in Santa Clara, CA is seeking to add a Permit Technician to their team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the SIGNAGE & BRANDING or CONSTRUCTION industries. This role is NOT remote. The tech will be required to travel to their office daily.
Job Purpose:To assist the Sales, Project Management Teams together with the Permit Department in securing permits for the projects sold in order to manufacture and install the signs. It is a violation to install any exterior signs without a City of County permit with the exception if the project is a State School or falls in an area that is not governed by City or County. If it is a State school the State Architect must review project if necessary.
Each exterior sign installed in the city or county requires a permit. All permits require an approval from both the planning and building departments. In many instances other departments may require reviewing the plans i.e. Fire Department, Engineering/Traffic Department and/or Public Works.
Key Responsibilities:Research, investigate, and interpret city and county codesDetermine criteria needed for each projectOversee all city business licenses by collecting, tracking, and managing renewals and keeping proper documentationReview, prepare, submit, and receive permit packages in accordance with jurisdictional requirementsCoordinate payment and reimbursement of permit fees according to company guidelinesPerform data entry and coordinate routing of various permits and plans; use specialized database/permit tracking programsProcess permits by copying, scanning, and filingMust be highly organized and process the flexibility to adjust to changing workload volumeRespond and assist in the resolution of permit related inquiries and complaints.
Qualifications and RequirementsMicrosoft Office knowledge and skills: Outlook, Word, and Excel.Must have a working vehicle and clean driving recordAlpha and numeric data entry skillsStandard office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.Strong analytical and communication skills.Organizing, planning, and time managementExcellent attention to detail and problem solving.Positive attitude, persistence, and a high level of integrity.Ability to thrive in a self-driven, yet team orientated environment.Flexible and possess cultural awareness.Understand architectural and construction features of the project
All communication is strictly confidential.
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