Permit Technician I/Engineering Technician I (Commercial Team)

County of Mecklenburg, NC

Charlotte, NC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$20–$25 Per Hour

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Building Codes, Building Surveying, Computer Skills, Construction Engineering, Construction Planning, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Driver's License, Environmental Economics, Land Use, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Performance Reviews, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Stewardship, Surveying, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Water Resource Management, Zoning

LOCATION

Charlotte, NC

POSTED

1 day ago

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Please apply by: 6/11/26

Salary Range: $20 - $25/hourly
Thisis a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job.

AtMecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help MecklenburgCounty become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptionalexperience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working atMecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) youwill help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptionalquality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA's responsibilitiesrange from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and airresources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity topartner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you areinterested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success andinnovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented,high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance ourquality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Who Will I be Working With?
Permit Technicians (Engineering Technicians) on the Commercial Permitting Teamwill be working with Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Owners, Inspectors,Plan Review Staff, and other Agencies on most Commercial projects withinMecklenburg County. Interactions will be in person or via phone, e-mail,or text.

What Will I Be Doing?
Permit issuance; answering telephones and responding to emails to provideinformation to customers; staffing service points that require in-personinteractions; scanning paper documents; issuance of temporary certificates ofoccupancy and certificates of occupancy; other duties as assigned.

Position Summary
Perform paraprofessional work in support of engineering or project management activities. This position,
under direct supervision, is responsible for gathering and collecting technical data; surveying; conducting
field work; reviewing construction plans for codes and regulations; providing information to developers; and, collecting monies.

Essential Functions
As applicable, provide front office support, which may include: answering telephones and
providing information to callers; periodically staffing service points that require in-person
interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other related activities.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment

Education:
Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Surveying
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
May require County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required, depending upon the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
Mathematical concepts
Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations
Recordkeeping principles and practices
Databases
Filing systems
Customer service principles

Skills
Completing paperwork and documentation
Reviewing plans and/or specifications
Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations
Providing customer service
Maintaining records and filing systems

Abilities
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships
between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve
business goals
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business
decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' own
organization's needs
Leverage resources: Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes,
departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently
Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed
efficiently
Planning and Organizing : Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is
completed efficiently
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding
safety standards

Computer Skills
Proficient in various applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

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Permit Technician I/Engineering Technician I (Commercial Team)

County of Mecklenburg, NC

Charlotte, NC

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County of Mecklenburg, NC

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