License & Permit Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating the county license and building permit process. Work involves the processing and issuing of building and development permits, alcohol licenses and home occupation and business licenses. Work is assigned by the Development and Business Relations Manager in terms of detailed and general instructions, and is spot-checked and reviewed for accuracy and the nature and propriety of final results.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Accepts applications and determines zoning compliance for business and home occupation license, alcohol license, building permit and development permits.

Processes applications and issues business and home occupation license, alcohol license, building and development permits.

Periodically notifies other departments and/or government agencies of licenses and permits issued, as required by law.

Verifies state and local licensing of applicants.

Verifies state and local licensing of building, plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors.

Notifies inspectors of requests for inspections and notifies utility companies after all inspections are approved.

Issues the Certificate of Occupancy when all inspections are completed.

Maintains a database of all permits, business, and alcohol licenses issued; notifies licensees of renewal each year and notifies Code Enforcement of non-renewals.

Prepares deposits and balances receipt book; provides summary of collections to Finance Department.

Performs general clerical work including receiving and responding to inquiries in person, types letter, reports and other correspondence, maintains various files, make copies, faxes documents and schedules appointments for staff members as needed.

Additional Duties :

Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of zoning categories and permitted uses.

Considerable knowledge of applicable county codes, ordinances and regulations.

Knowledge of county and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

Skill in public relations practices and techniques.

Skill in operating modern office equipment.

Skill in basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets.

Ability to organize and maintain a variety of records.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to determine North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for business operations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, builders, developers, licensees and the general public.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to perform work sitting at a desk.

Working Conditions

Typically performed in an office.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

1. Two (2) years of experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work: license inspection, code enforcement or compliance, business or regulatory work, planning, building inspection or other related experience.

1. OR have a combination of education, training and work experience that is equivalent to #1 and #2 above that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Preferences

1. Associate’s degree in planning, public administration or related field.

1. Bilingual (English/Spanish).