Licensing and Permit Technician

Summary

Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $50,173.50

Hourly: $24.05 - $25.73

Department: Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections, General Government

Division: Revenue Collections

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description: This rowill issue licenses and permits to qualified applicants.

Examples Of Duties:

• Questions applicants to obtain information such as name, address, and age, and records data on prescribed forms.
• Evaluates information obtained to determine applicant qualification for licensure.
• Contacts customers if there are any problems during the permitting and licensing process.
• Responds to contractors inquires about permissions granted by Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation licensure.
• Responds to inquiries regarding permit requirements and processes.
• Collects prescribed fees, including contacting delinquent accounts.
• Maintains files and logs of permits issued and provides statistical information on permits.
• Create reports to identify delinquent accounts.
• Creates and updates department applications and forms.
• Prepares certificates of occupancy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (AA/AS); and six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel (including the ability to create spreadsheets using formulas).
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute by touch.

Other Necessary Requirements:

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.

Job Description

Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $50,173.50

Hourly: $24.05 - $25.73

Department: Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections, General Government

Division: Revenue Collections

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description: This rowill issue licenses and permits to qualified applicants.

Examples Of Duties:

• Questions applicants to obtain information such as name, address, and age, and records data on prescribed forms.
• Evaluates information obtained to determine applicant qualification for licensure.
• Contacts customers if there are any problems during the permitting and licensing process.
• Responds to contractors inquires about permissions granted by Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation licensure.
• Responds to inquiries regarding permit requirements and processes.
• Collects prescribed fees, including contacting delinquent accounts.
• Maintains files and logs of permits issued and provides statistical information on permits.
• Create reports to identify delinquent accounts.
• Creates and updates department applications and forms.
• Prepares certificates of occupancy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (AA/AS); and six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel (including the ability to create spreadsheets using formulas).
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute by touch.

Other Necessary Requirements:

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.