Permit Technician

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Permit Technician to work in the Development Services Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in collaborating with a team, assisting the public and community. This position is critical to the day to day operations. The ideal candidate will process and distribute submittals for plan review and will track project information. Must be able to work constructively and collaboratively.

Expected Hiring Range: $20.65 - $25.30 per hour

Salary Range: $20.65 - $29.94 per hour

• Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

The Town offers a competitive benefits package:

https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation Examples of Duties

• Coordinates the intake and distribution of submittal documents; processes the work flow of applications and supporting materials.
• Provides customers with information including submittal requirements, fees, process and status.
• Corresponds and coordinates information with various professional disciplines, home owners, contractors, Town Staff and outside agencies using various methods.
• Provide quality customer service through answering phones, responding to emails and in person counter interactions.
• Processes electronic submittals and approvals; provides guidance to customers on how to utilize the electronic services.
• Assists with scheduling inspections and providing office support to field inspectors.
• Responds to public records requests and assists with records retention for the department.
• Monitors and maintains application data, electronic and paper files.
• Monitors application status and ensures review deadlines are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over one year of customer service experience in a professional office environment or related field

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• ICC Permit Technician Certification or must obtain within one year of employment
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ICC Permit Technician Certification
• Experience with permitting software
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

RECRUITMENT PROCESS If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.

REVIEW PROCESS

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 01/21/2025.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov

For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627. The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.