Permit Technician (Evergreen)
Bureau Veritas Group
Bureau Veritas is seeking the immediate hire of a Permit Technician for their office in Kittanning, PA. The person in this role will support the administration and permitting for the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. They are responsible for the accurate processing of permit applications, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills, as well as the ability to perform a variety of administrative and technical duties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
- Operates and maintains the day-to-day functioning of the office, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and responding to correspondence.
- Provides information and assistance to staff, partners, and the public; prepares correspondence, reports, and documents.
- Maintains the accuracy of the permit tracking database, including tracking permits issued and inspections performed for multiple client offices.
- Receives, records, and files permit and compliance applications, along with accompanying plans and documents. Ensures all records are available for public inspection.
- Compiles and submits reports and documents as requested, including monthly updates.
Permit and Compliance Coordination:
- Reviews permit and compliance applications to ensure they meet all relevant regulations or jurisdictional requirements.
- Issues permits and certificates of compliance for construction when requirements are met or as approved by the Zoning Hearing Board or court rulings.
- Responds to complaints regarding Zoning and/or Property Maintenance Code violations. Issues enforcement notices and orders to violators as necessary.
Customer Service and Collaboration:
- Proactively communicates with staff, partners, and the public to provide updates, resolve inquiries, and address concerns.
- Maintains a customer-focused attitude, prioritizing the needs and interests of taxpayers.
- Builds and fosters collaborative relationships with office staff, department team members, and external partners.
Special Projects and Additional Support:
- Assists with special projects, which may involve research, analysis, and task coordination.
- Prepares forms, documents, records, indexes, and logs as needed.
- Supports other staff members with tasks as assigned.
Work Schedule:
- Performs scheduled assignments primarily in-person within the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Required Education/Experience:
We will consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this job.
- Minimum education required: High school graduate (or equivalent)
- ICC certification preferred, but not required. Candidate will be expected to pursue the Building Code Official certification.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
- Previous experience working in a building, zoning, and/or permitting office in a Zoning Official, Code Enforcement, permitting, or admin role.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Fluent in verbal and written English; expert at Business English.
- Operates office equipment, machines, and computers.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Familiar with permitting software preferred.
- Strong service orientation and friendly demeanor.
- High attention-to-detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to manage workload, multitask, and work independently while advancing self-directed priorities in group settings.
- Efficient and organized with a strong work ethic and excellent sense of initiative and follow-through.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Here's a breakdown of what we provide:
- The wage range for this part-time role is $15-18/hour, contingent on factors like experience, education, licenses, and/or certifications.
- Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, with eligibility starting on your first day of employment:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts
Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.
Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.
