Permit Technician (EVG)

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICESBureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.City: BraseltonState: GAWe are seeking the immediate hire of a Permit Technician for our office in Braselton, Georgia.Reports to: Zoning and Permitting ManagerPurpose of Position/ Function: Working under the direction of the Senior Permit Technician, the Permit Technician is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical duties to maintain data base of construction permits, provide information regarding the building inspection process, assisting the building inspectors, and performing other administrative, secretarial, and routine bookkeeping dutiesDuties & Responsibilities

Performs scheduled assignments from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Protects confidential information and acts responsibly when it comes to private and personal property.

Proactively communicates with staff members, partners, and the general public.

Maintains accuracy of permit tracking database, tracking permits issued and inspections performed for several client offices.

Answers phone calls, responds to email, and greets office visitors.

Provides information and assistance; prepares correspondence and reports; and receives and files documents.

Works on special projects, which may involve researching and analyzing information; coordinating tasks; preparing forms and documents; maintaining records, indexes, and logs.

Assists other staff members with additional tasks as needed.

Compiles reports and documents as requested and on a monthly basis.

Stays current on any necessary, ongoing training opportunities, credentials, and certifications. Consistently studies codes and standards as related to work performance.

Requirements:We will consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this job.

Minimum education required: High school graduate or GED. An Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred (not required).

ICC Permit Technician certification is a plus, but not required.

Valid Georgia Driver's license.

Experience working as a permit technician or in a related role is preferred, but not required.

Experience working in an office setting in an administrative, operations, or bookkeeping capacity is also preferred.

General knowledge of the construction industry preferred.

Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to follow directions.

Ability to maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct in any situation. Maintains a consistently positive attitude toward company and clients.

Self-disciplined and able to work independently without direct supervision.

Works well with a wide variety of people and is a strong teammate who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Problem-solving ability and capable of forging effective relationships.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis, to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to use principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

The starting wage range for this role commences at $17/hour, which is subject to potential increases that are contingent on factors like experience, education, licenses, or certifications.

Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com .We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf)