$36,000 – $36,000MidFull Time
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Permit Technician to perform functions within the Building Safety Department. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in Building Safety? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!
This Permit Technician position earns competitive pay of $18.95/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a fast-paced department, apply to join our team today!
ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG
Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.
Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!
As a Permit Technician, you spend your day assisting the public with questions regarding commercial, residential and industrial construction codes and requirements. You review, manage, coordinate, facilitate, and accept permit applications. Your job is essential to the city, and you maintain permit logs, and record management programs. Other duties include responding to questions regarding permit readiness, project fees and other issues. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support as needed. The city needs someone like you with great people skills in providing excellent customer service to all our customers, and finds genuine enjoyment in what you do!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Are you someone who can handle multiple tasks? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for the Permit Technician job!
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Permit Technician, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.
Location: 78541
Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.
