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City of Naperville, IL

Lead Permit Technician

Naperville, IL · On-site

$27.73 - $30.50/hr

The permitting process includes, but is not limited to, building permits, site development permits ... Manage own projects as well as oversee projects for the assigned team. * Ensure safety rules and ...

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City of Aubrey, TX

Sr. Building Inspector

Aubrey, TX · On-site

$69K/yr

... management, and contract specifications. The Building Inspector will support the permitting process by reviewing and processing permit applications. Examples of Duties * Inspects residential ...

Island County

Permit Technician

Coupeville, WA · On-site

$22.38/hr

... building and land use codes and permitting rules. Ability to run reports, queries and audits on permitting. Successfully and regularly manages a higher level of permits than that of a Permit Tech I.

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Town of Truckee, CA

Permit Technician

Truckee, CA

$74K - $100K/yr

You will process building permits and perform minor plan checks. Sitting at the front counter, you ... EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify ...

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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for building permits manager in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Building Permits Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,146 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
Building Permit Technician

Building Permit Technician

Archuleta County

Pagosa Springs, CO • On-site

$21.15 - $31.38/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties in support of building inspections by staffing the building permit counter; resolves permit or project related issues; provides information and direction to the public on building issues relating to processes and requirements; receives, reviews, routes and processes applications and permits; coordinates building plan review and inspection issues; uses specialized database/permit tracking management programs; performs administrative duties associated with permitting such as calculating fees, processing payments, producing reports, and reporting and financial reconciliation; and performs related work as required.
Building Permit Technician I - Is an entry level class of the Building Permit Technician series. This class typically has limited technical work-related experience and knowledge of the applicable building codes. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning the various regulations, codes, and permit requirements applicable to the building permit process, plans review process, fee estimating, and learning the full range of job duties and tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The administration retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.
  • Serves as the first point of contact for customers to provide assistance with building permit policies and procedures.
  • Assists with building permit applicants and other by phone, online, and in person.
  • Screens calls and refers questions to appropriate staff or department.
  • Answers questions related to building codes, related land use and zoning, environmental health ordinances and regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • Interprets and explains policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public.
  • Performs preliminary application review for completeness and accuracy, and determines appropriate fees.
  • Processes and reviews building permit applications, documents, and plan submittals to assure accuracy and compliance with pertinent laws and established criteria.

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