Posting number: 39467
Department: Houston Public Works
Job classification: PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works, Customer Service
Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center/Code Enforcement & Compliance/Investigations
Reporting Location: 601 Sawyer St., Suite #110*
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm*
*Subject to change*
Under the general supervision, preforms a variety of paraprofessional support involved in the acceptance, review, and dissemination of a wide variety of building permit applications and documents. Provides information to customers on building permit requirements, codes, ordinances and inspection procedures.
community. The Investigations section investigates 311 reports for possible violations
regarding: Unpermitted construction, Occupancy Violations, Multi Family Habitability
Violations, Unregulated Residential Facilities and Donation Box Violations.
department's operations, policies, procedures, codes, regulations and ordinances. Records, logs, compiles and maintains various permit related files, data, documents, plans and
reports.
The position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials up to 10 pounds. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances.
This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier Ill level.
Requires a high school diploma or a GED.
Two years of experience as a Permit Technician Aide or in customer service are required.
An Associate degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.
None
Preference will be given to candidates that have the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 15
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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