Permit Technician

Salary Range: $20.39 - $32.48

Starting salary will generally start at the lower end of the salary range, DOQ

Opening Date: March 30, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled, first review April 6, 2026, weekly thereafter

Part Time – Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 4 hours per day

To Apply: https://riverdale-city.ninjagig.com/

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of routine administrative and complex clerical duties as needed to expedite the service delivery of the Building and Community Development Departments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under general supervision of the Community Development Director with direction from the Building Official

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responds to inquiries received in person, telephone, and through email.

Receives, reviews, and processes building permit, land use permit, and encroachment permit applications.

Provides customer service to applicants, homeowners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Manages the issuance of certificate of occupancies.

Schedules inspections as requested by contractors and homeowners.

Coordinates utility approvals with utility companies.

Routes plans to appropriate departments for review.

Tracks permit status through approval, issuance, and inspection phases.

Assess fees according to established requirements.

Maintains computerized data.

Maintains accurate records.

Performs related functions as required.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.

B. One to three years of responsible experience related to the essential functions of above duties.

C. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; of grammar, spelling and punctuation; of modern filing systems related to alphabetical and numeric files; personal computer operations and various programs. Working knowledge of administrative procedures and maintenance of public records and documents. Interpersonal communication skills.

Skill in computer keyboard operations.

Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and to act resourcefully under varying conditions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, elected officials and other agencies of the public; establish and maintain comprehensive records and files.

3. Special Qualifications:

Preference in hiring shall be given to those with knowledge of the land use and building permit process and how building divisions interrelate to other city agencies and external organizations. A basic knowledge of building codes and code requirements is preferred.

Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Permit Technician or obtain one within 18 months of employment.

4. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Rapid work speed required to perform keyboard operations. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and some guided problem solving.

FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS

This position is an at-will position and is exempt from the protections of Utah Code 10-3-1105. As such, the Permit Technician may be terminated with or without cause and shall not be entitled to due process appeal authority as set forth in Utah Code 10-3-1106.

The Permit Technician position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This job description describes the general nature, and type of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The duties listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of the position. The job description is not intended to and does not imply or create an employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this job description at any time.

Veteran's Preference Points: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial appointments only.

Riverdale City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants

selected for employment with the city shall be required to pass a criminal

background check and a drug and alcohol test with negative results

as a pre-condition of employment.