DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Individual duties, assignments and responsibilities required of the position) Provides courteous, professional service to contractors, developers, design professionals, and residents regarding permits, codes, and submittal procedures. Responds to inquiries in person, by phone, and via email, interpreting regulations and assisting with form completion. Represents the City in a professional, solution-oriented manner and maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Receives, reviews, and processes building permit applications for completeness and accuracy. Verifies contractor licenses, insurance, and registration compliance with local and state requirements. Calculates, collects, and receipts permit and impact fees; issues permits and maintains financial records. Enters and updates application information in the permit tracking system and routes plans for departmental and external review. Schedules inspections and coordinates inspection requests with Building and Code Enforcement staff. Conducts residential plan reviews for compliance with the International Residential Code (IRC) and applicable City ordinances; identifies code deficiencies and communicates revisions to applicants. Assists with commercial plan reviews for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) and other applicable codes under the supervision of the Building Official. Prepares plan review documentation, tracks review timelines, and ensures review comments are communicated and resolved before permit issuance. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of adopted building codes, city ordinances, and permitting procedures. Maintains electronic and paper records of permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy. Prepares routine and ad hoc reports, including monthly and annual activity and revenue summaries. Ensures proper document retention in accordance with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission standards. Provides administrative support to the Building Official and other Development Services staff. Assists in developing forms, checklists, and public information materials related to permitting. Coordinates with Planning, Engineering, and Code Enforcement divisions to ensure seamless project processing. Performs other related duties as assigned or required to support departmental operations.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

(special training, certifications, college degree, etc.)

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in permitting, customer service, or

construction-related administrative work, preferably within a municipal or development services

setting.

Experience with building plan review, permit tracking systems, or construction documentation

preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

International Residential Code (IRC) Plan Review Certification

• Required at time of hire or within six (6)
  months of employment.
  International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification
• Preferred at hire, required within one
  (1) year of employment.
  ICC Commercial Building Plans Examiner Certification
• Preferred; must obtain within one (1) year of
  employment if not already held.

Valid Texas Class C Driver s License and a safe driving record required