Building Permit Technician (engineering Technician II)

Building Permit Technician (Engineering Technician II)

Salary $54,330.43 - $90,550.51 Annually Location FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Job Number 25-02145 Department Land Development Services

Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year.

If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you. Under the supervision of a Permit Services supervisor, provides excellent customer service to applicants, developers, engineers, contractors, and citizens regarding application and plan review status of building and site-related plans and permits. Explains complex construction regulations to developers, contractors, design professionals, homeowners, constituents and other Fairfax County agencies. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards related to various types of construction within Fairfax County. Ensures plans and permit applications meet minimum submission requirements and ensure that issued permits meet the same standards.

Assists customers in person at public counters, by email, by virtual meetings and by telephone. Uses available resources and responds to customer inquiries and project status requests in a timely manner. Explains Fairfax County related codes, policies, and procedures. Processes permit applications to ensure compliance and acceptance with all applicable codes and policies.

Note: This position is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization. Position may be underfilled as an Engineering Technician I; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

Employment Standards

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, three years of engineering technical support work.

Underfill Requirements: This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Engineering Technician I (S16, $47,311.68 - $78,851.55). The employment standards for the Engineering Technician I are:

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; and one year of engineering technical support work experience or one year of post-secondary vocational trade school or completion of one year of an applied science associate's degree.

Necessary Special Requirements: The appointee of this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Certifications and/or Licenses Required: VDHCD (Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development) Permit Technician required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience assisting customers with technical questions in a fast-paced environment, both in person and on the telephone.
• General knowledge of land development processes and permitting applications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• General knowledge of the construction field for residential or commercial projects.
• Familiar with the Virginia Construction Code, the ICC Family of Codes, the local Building Code and/or other Fairfax County Ordinances.

Physical Requirements: Ability to use keyboard driven equipment; ability to orally/verbally communicate with clients; ability to sit for extended periods of time. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Selection Procedure: Panel interview; may include practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.