Permit Technician I

Requisition ID:

48778

Work Location:

Planning -

Municipal Center Pay Range:

G.19, $42,536.00 - $65,936.00

Starting Salary:

Depending upon

Qualifications Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

4/2/26

Application Deadline:

4/15/26

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for a Permit Technician I to join the Permits & Inspections division of the Planning & Community Development Department. This position will join a team of frontline customer service experts managing the permitting process for a variety of different trades. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Meet and greet homeowners, contractors, consultants and staff in person at the Permits and Inspections front counter. Answer multiple phone lines having ability to provide and interpret information regarding permitting and inspections processes and procedures. Assist Building Official with the issuance of permits for new construction and remodeling, accepting payment and issuing receipts through the online permitting system. Scan and upload applications, associated plans and documents to permit file. Research information such as State Contractor and Business License in compliance with permit issuance as allowed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Assist in gathering information for FOIA requests. Perform clerical and routine administrative work as assigned. Assists with other activities as assigned by supervisor or division head. Issuance of trade permits (electrical, gas, mechanical, gas) Moving & Hauling permits and Right of Way permits. The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Permit-Technician-I-03277.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.003364.2.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires high school or GED plus three (3) years of experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities and associated with such positions as planning aide, permit technician or jobs related to the construction industry or permit expediting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must obtain DHCD Permit Technician certification within eighteen (18) months of hire per the Virginia Construction Code.

Special Requirements:

All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:

Not Required CDL:

Not Required DOT History:

Not Required CPS Check:

Not Required Physical:

Not Required Respirator:

Not Required Polygraph Review:

Not Required Psychological Screening:

Not Required Attachments Required:

Resume Preferences:

Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing Experience with the City's development processes Skill in use of computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and Accela Automation (or similar software program) Ability to understand and follow processes and procedures in a timely manner Exceptional customer service skills Experience working for municipal government and providing customer service at a front desk for a construction office and/or as cashier ICC and/or DHCD Permit Technician certification Municipal Government Experience Construction and code enforcement experience

Special Instructions:

Please provide a detailed application and resume supporting your experience as related to the duties and preferences advertised Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.

V RS Contribution:

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace:

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.