Building Permit Technician

Job overview

The Building Permit Technician works onsite in Andover, KS. The minimum pay is $19.26 per hour; the posting says pay is determined based on prior experience and relevant experience or honorable military service. The position serves the public, contractors, and City staff. The technician helps applicants navigate building and zoning permits and contractor licensing, processes applications and fees, coordinates inspections, and maintains records. This administrative and technical support helps move applications through review and approval while supporting the City's permitting and inspection work.

What you'll do

• Explain building and zoning permit requirements and assist applicants with applications
• accept and preliminarily review applications and route them for full review
• calculate and process fees and provide estimates upon request
• track applications through final approval
• schedule project inspections
• review contractor licensing applications
• prepare and maintain records and reports, including inspection and enforcement records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

building permit technician

andover ks

city of andover

building permits

zoning permits

contractor licensing

permit applications

inspection scheduling

$19.26/hr minimum

icc certification

public service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• medical and dental insurance with the City covering at least 85% of plan premiums
• 401(a) contribution and match
• YMCA discount
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• life and disability insurance.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; some relevant post-secondary coursework and two years of building-trades experience preferred. International Code Council Permit Technician certification is required within six months. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, retirement contributions and match, YMCA discount, EAP, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, and disability insurance.

About the employer

City of Andover Kansas is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors. Sector: 92.