Permit Technician - Atlanta, GA

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a highly-motivated Permit Technician to join our Municipal Services team . Responsibilities will be to manage the front desk, provide customer service and support to architects, engineers, contractors, and the public with general and technical information related to plan review, building inspection, and permit services for construction, development, and project plans as required. This will be a critical position in demonstrating that the client provides excellent customer service.

Our Permit Technicians:

• Assist applicants in the processing of applications and verify contents for completeness and accuracy
• Receive and process plans, assess and collect fees, log plans into permit tracking system and assign permit numbers
• Collect plan review comment letters, forward them for signature to the appropriate individuals, and deliver completed letter to the applicant
• Compile daily cash reports of permit and impact fees; provide data to the billing, accounting and record keeping department
• Review and process Certificate of Occupancy requests; accept and process Contractor Affidavit forms
• Participate in departmental meetings, help identify solutions to current problems and issues
• Maintain current knowledge of permits, code requirements and related City ordinances
• Perform other similar duties as assigned including interim review of other permits including business and alcohol licenses.
• Guarantee and facilitate a seamless a building and land development review process.
• Maintain accurate tracking sheets of active land disturbance permits, building plans and plats
• Assist with Open Records Requests as needed

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• College Degree preferred, must have High School Diploma or GED

• Five (5) plus years of customer service experience

• Five (5) plus years of administrative experience

• Basic filing and numbering skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Possess a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record with no major infractions

Ideally, here’s what you will also have:

• Five (5) years of administrative office experience which includes permitting, customer service or construction related experience

• Four (4) years of building trade work experience

• Construction related experience as a permit technician

• Permit Technician Certification ICC (International Code Council)

• Experience with building permit application, processing, and fee assessment procedures

• Experience with permitting software packages

• Proven self-starter, proactive, ability to plan, multitask, prioritize and organize workload

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to details

• Ability to perform accurate arithmetic calculations

• Ability to use a computer with speed and accuracy

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

62,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

70,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $62,000.00 to $70,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States