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Plans Review/Permit Technician

Salary

$16.15 - $18.92 Hourly

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07152

Department

Planning & Development Services

Division

PDS Admin

Opening Date

05/13/2025

Closing Date

5/28/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Business is booming with challenging and interesting development across our great city. We're looking for a talented and dedicated individual to join our collaborative, community-focused team of professionals in the Planning and Development Services Department as a Plans Review/Permit Technician.

A Plans Review/Permit Technician performs a wide variety of administrative and technical functions:

+ Reviews applications with customers

+ Creates project cases in the permit tracking database.

+ Verifies and reviews technical construction plans, related documents, and reports for compliance with code requirements.

City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family. Plus, a retirement plan that provides a lifetime annuity, investment matching, a cash-incentive wellness program, public employee student loan forgiveness, paid parental leave, and more. Imagine that.

Essential Functions

Assists customers in a high volume, fast paced business environment in person, on the phone, through written correspondence, and by electronic means. Provides explanations of necessary plan submittal requirements, code requirements and departmental procedures to department customers, including homeowners, architects, engineers, developers, and contractors.

Conducts a technical review of plans to ensure completeness and minimum standards are met for inclusion in the city plan review process. Provides a preliminary review and accepts plans and applications for various types of building projects. Prepares a review of approved permits by stamping all included plans and documents. Inputs applications into the permitting software. Manages permit workflow. Informs applicants of the review and issuance processes. Receives inspection requests and coordinates inspections for subcontractors and builders.

Creates and issues building, grading, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, erosion and sediment control and Ada County Highway District permits. Collects and tracks bonds posted for demolition and deconstruction. Issues permits and temporary and permanent occupancy certificates.

Performs and reviews technical calculations of fees due. Prepares and collects fees and facilitates payments. Maintains individual cash drawers and accounts for all transactions posted daily.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

This position works under immediate/direct supervision.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

+ building plans and code specifications; submittal requirements for building permits;

+ general business office equipment and procedures;

+ general mechanical, electrical and plumbing procedures;

+ computer usage including related software;

+ record keeping and filing practices;

+ basic math and geometry; and

+ general customer service techniques.

Ability to:

+ read and interpret building plans, site plans, property descriptions and code specifications;

+ process 40 words per minute;

+ work with frequent interruptions, while under time constraints;

+ show good attention to detail;

+ work independently and in a team environment;

+ provide excellent customer service;

+ communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and

+ perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

+ College coursework in construction technology and blueprint reading

+ 2 years of office experience and familiarity with construction processes.

Knowledge of:

+ International Code Council (ICC) codes related to residential and commercial construction; and content management and related software.

Licensing And Other Requirements

+ International Code Council (ICC) certification.

+ Permit Technician Certification certifications within 6 - 8 months of the incumbent’s date of hire.

+ Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

+ City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

+ Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org