Want to be a part of the Planning and Building Department for Teton County, WY, but have no background in construction? Do you have strong Customer Service Skills? Please apply for this position if it makes your heart skip a beat. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate.
Teton County WY is a place where everyone can grow. So, however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. Teton County WY is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, family status, medical condition, family care leave, genetic predisposition or status as a covered veteran and other protected classifications.
Teton County WY fully embraces the concept of a diverse work force and is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices when necessary. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.
SUMMARY:
Under basic supervision, provides customer services for building permit applicants; explains procedures, and tracks and processes building plans and technical documents for the Planning and Building Department; performs a variety of technical and administrative support functions, including cash handling, for the Planning and Building Department.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides information and customer service to builders, design professionals, and others having business with the County; answers questions as first point of contact for customers; responds to requests for information within scope of authority and expertise.
- Provides information on procedures, codes, permits and licensing requirements; refers technical questions to appropriate PBS staff.
- Meets with permit applicants, reviews application for sufficiency and accuracy.
- Issues minor building, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, sewer-connection, wood stove rebate, and other permits; logs all required information to County permit database and processes applications.
- Issues permits within scope of authority.
- Notifies applicants of pending expiration of permits due to inactivity; notes incomplete and expired permits onto property land records through the County Clerk’s Office and keeps current updated records.
- Issues temporary certificate of occupancy, certificate of occupancy, and certificate of completion.
- Checks contractor license; calculates fees due and assure appropriate fees are paid.
- Collects fees due at submittal phase of permitting and at permit issuance.
- Tracks revenue transmittal reports to the County Treasurer's office; processes refunds and adjusts accounts.
- Maintains permit related accounts.
- Researches, retrieves, updates, and releases information according to procedures.
- Maintains Division records, including building permit files and special programs; develops reports as directed.
- Maintains and updates the County website; posts permit activity bi-weekly.
- Distributes permit activity weekly to the Construction Monitor: and monthly to the US Census Bureau, and Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce.
- Coordinates with other County departments, including but not limited to planning, engineering, environmental health, fire/EMS, treasurer and assessor’s office.
- Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years’ experience in construction/inspection office programs; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology or Engineering, or journeyman-level general construction experience is preferred.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho license and maintain an acceptable driving record; if not a Wyoming resident, it is expected that you hold a current Driver's License from another state and will obtain a Wyoming Driver's license within a reasonable amount of time (no more than 90 days).
- International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification is required within six months of hire; depending on the needs of the County, incumbent may be required to obtain additional technical certifications.
Required Knowledge of:
- County policies and procedures, and pertinent state and federal laws and regulations governing building and safety codes.
- Principles and practices of the construction industry and building trades.
- Application permitting processes and procedures.
- Methods, procedures, and techniques for evaluating technical compliance.
- Records management and customer service principles, protocols, and standards.
- Standard and specialized computer software applications
Required Skills in:
- Interpreting and explaining permitting rules and regulations, and County codes, policies and procedures.
- Making arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
- Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Responding to public inquiries and providing information on departmental services, programs, policies, and procedures.
- Providing effective customer service, resolving conflicts, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to learn and utilize specialized Planning and Building software.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
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