Building Technician – Permits

Salary: $30.43 – $35.28 Hourly

Location : Rochester Hills, MI

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 00368

Department: Building/Ordinance/Facilities

Opening Date: 09/11/2023

Closing Date: 9/22/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

General Description
This position provides advanced computer skills and technical support to the department by supporting the permit application process; provides exemplary customer service to the public.

This is an AFSCME, Local 2491 position.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Receives, processes, and issues on-line permits received at the counter, and contractor registrations.
2. Assists contractors, homeowners and permit holders with submitting new and revised plans, payments, and scheduling inspections.
3. Responds to public inquires by providing information, including technical construction related information.
4. Creates, issues and tracks both permanent and temporary Certification of Occupancy for residential and commercial properties & businesses.
5. Collects and distributes construction plans, applications, bonds, fees and permits.
6. Coordinates project reviews with other City departments including Planning, DPS, Clerks and Fire.
7. Prepares and processes code compliance requests.
8. Places orders for office supplies and other department purchases.
9. Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, indexing, photocopying, faxing/emailing correspondence, and UPS mail preparation and distribution.
10. Accumulates, organizes and tracks data for monthly reports for quality control tracking.
11. Develops and prepares building permit software reports.
12. Trains department staff in the use of various software programs within the department.
13. Prepares monthly and quarterly Mayor’s reports.
14. Develops department publications, communications and presentations containing public information and website updates.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Desirable Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Business, IT, Surveying or other related program or two (2) years of related college course work; AND
• Five (5) years experience in an administrative or technical role in permitting, inspections, or related area.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced proficiency with office computers and related software.
• Ability to obtain Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council within three (3) years from date of hire.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work has no exposure to environmental conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Examination Information:

Performance Test: To evaluate skill with Excel and Word (70% passing).

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications: To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Note: The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please complete an on-line application, located on the City’s website at by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023.

Note Regarding Starting Wage: Each position at the City of Rochester Hills has an assigned Pay Grade consisting of 6 steps. New employees generally start at Step 1 to allow for growth and wage progression, aligned with the City’s annual review process. The City will evaluate the applicant’s skills and experience to determine whether a higher Step placement is appropriate.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

City Provided Benefits
Pension – 15% of employees salary contributed to defined compensation (401a) plan; 50% vested after 3 years; 75% vested after 4 years and 100% vested after 5 years
Retiree Health Care Funding Plan – 4% of employee’s salary contributed to retiree health care funding plan; vested after 5 years
Vacation – 10 days to a maximum of 25 days annually as accrued based on tenure
Annual Leave – 13 days annually as accrued
Holidays – 12 days annually
Health Care Core Package – Medical, Dental and Vision provided first of the month following 60 days of employment (buy up options available)
Short-Term and Long Term Disability, Life and AD& D Insurance – provided first of the month following 180 days of employment pending successful completion of probation
Tuition Reimbursement Plan – $2500 annually for approved courses
Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program and Wellness benefit

01

Do you have an Associates Degree in Business, IT, Surveying or other related program or two (2) years of related college course work; AND five (5) years experience in an administrative or technical role in permitting, inspections, or related area?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have advanced proficiency with office computers and related software?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have the ability to obtain Permit Technician Certification from the International Code Council (ICC) within three (3) years from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question