This position exercises independent judgement in evaluating situations and in making determinations at the issuance counter and understands the basic construction components and practices associated with the project.

The employee will have the responsibility of:

Receiving the public and answers questions

Assisting and counsels public and contractors in applying for building permits in the web-based software program and answers questions about permits

Reviewing and issuing building permit applications and contractor licenses

Assigning and collecting all development fees

Scheduling building inspections

Preparing permit documents, daily permit issuance, and fee traction reports

Balancing Cash drawer daily and preparing transmittal of funds to Finance Department

Verifying contactor registration

Performing preliminary reviews for over-the-counter permits

As an employee with the city of Killen some benefits are:

Health insurance from United Health Care (United Health Care Plus for co-pay)

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

13 paid holidays

Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from a high school or equivalent with course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting, and bookkeeping; and

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience; or

Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements:

Must have a valid Texas drivers license within ninety (90) days of hire

Must have a valid drivers license by date-of-hire

Must obtain the ICC Permit Technician Certificate with in eight (8) months of employment

Permit Technician This position exercises independent judgement in evaluating situations and in making determinations at the issuance counter and understands the basic construction components and practices associated with the project. The employee will have the responsibility of: Receiving the public and answers questions Assisting and counsels public and contractors in applying for building permits in the web-based software program and answers questions about permits Reviewing and issuing building permit applications and contractor licenses Assigning and collecting all development fees Scheduling building inspections Preparing permit documents, daily permit issuance, and fee traction reports Balancing Cash drawer daily and preparing transmittal of funds to Finance Department Verifying contactor registration Performing preliminary reviews for over-the-counter permits As an employee with the city of Killen some benefits are: Health insurance from United Health Care (United Health Care Plus for co-pay) Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts) Paid Vacation and Sick Leave 13 paid holidays Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership Required Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from a high school or equivalent with course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting, and bookkeeping; and Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience; or Any equivalent combination of education and experience Special Requirements: Must have a valid Texas drivers license within ninety (90) days of hire Must have a valid drivers license by date-of-hire Must obtain the ICC Permit Technician Certificate with in eight (8) months of employment

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