City of Savannah
Permit Specialist - Development Services
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Job Description
- Req#: 4335984
This position assists in the permitting and coordination of construction plan review for private development construction projects.
Performs cursory plan review for completeness, inclusive of fees and appropriate calculations and the appropriate signatures and professional seals; logs in plans that have all required information; returns plans to designers with lists of deficiencies.
Prepares correspondence for clients, designers and architects concerning insufficient submittal requirements to start and complete plan review for building permit applications.
Evaluates and advises assigned designers; handles designer concerns and problems.
Enters data from building permit application into computer system for building permit.
Coordinates with other departments to ensure requirements for plan review are received before plan review begins.
Receives and logs in all revised plans received from customers/design professionals for plan review to be reviewed by plans examiners.
Receives telephone calls; respond to inquiries concerning permit status; assist customers in person.
Develops solutions to customer service issues.
Maintain records for archiving the building permit applications.
Assists customers at front desk when front desk staff aren't available.
Tracks and manages all assigned permits using an excel spreadsheet.
Communicates the city ordinance requirements for state licenses and local business tax certificates to contractors and design professionals.
Manages and processes plan review and building permit payments and refunds.
Coordinates, creates, and manages construction plan reviews in Bluebeam Studio.
Verifies and obtains valid state licenses and business tax certificates for all contractors.
Issues approved building permits and approved construction plans and drawings.
Performs other related duties as assigned High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one (1) year customer service and data entry work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. Knowledge of the construction plan review process.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.About the company
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