Permit Technician

Development process specialist (Permit Technician)

The City of Falls Church—“The Little City”—is a special place: a small independent city in the national capital region with a strong sense of history and community. It prides itself on its schools, neighborhoods, and parks. It respects its past while welcoming new development. Because of the City’s desirable location within the Washington, D.C., region and its high quality of life, the City is experiencing interest in infill development and redevelopment of older commercial and residential sites. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to the new growth in Falls Church.

We promote a healthy life-work balance and total wellbeing for our employees.  We also offer exciting training and professional development opportunities.  Join us and experience being part of a happy and welcoming team!

Responsibilities

• Perform as a technical assistant to the Building Official. Assist in enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code permitting and administrative requirements.
• Inform builders, developers, and other applicants of permit, grading plan, site plan, special exception, and other application processes related to land development in the city.
• Attend board and pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Screen incoming calls, e-mails, and visitors. Answer questions regarding regulations and procedures for obtaining permits.
• Receive, receipt, and account for fees including permits. Prepare deposits.
• Enter data into the computer system. Maintain status of permits pending.
• Able to use and become familiar with programs such as Bluebeam Revu and Munis.
• Perform related tasks as required.
• Document inspections, plan reviews, and provides other documentation consistent with division policy and record keeping.
• Assist in scheduling inspections.
• Obtain and maintains pertinent State and ICC certifications and attend regular training.
• Coordinate with other Departments and Divisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and data entry preferably in a permit-issuance, construction, and construction-code-oriented office setting.
• Possess an ICC, or VDHCD Permit technician certification or the ability to obtain a permit technician certification within 18 months of being hired.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in general business or office technology.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Hours

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with flexibility).

Salary & Benefits

The salary range is $45,954 – $78,112 depending on qualifications. The City offers fantastic benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, a fully-funded pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, college savings plan, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, vacation and sick leave, free parking, credit union membership, and more. See http://www.fallschurchva.gov/Benefits for additional information.