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  • Licensing and Permit Technician

  • CITY OF CHARLESTON
  • Charleston, South Carolina 29412 United States View Map
Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $50,173.50

Hourly: $24.05 - $25.73

Department: Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections, General Government

Division: Revenue Collections

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description: This rowill issue licenses and permits to qualified applicants.

Examples Of Duties:
  • Questions applicants to obtain information such as name, address, and age, and records data on prescribed forms.
  • Evaluates information obtained to determine applicant qualification for licensure.
  • Contacts customers if there are any problems during the permitting and licensing process.
  • Responds to contractors inquires about permissions granted by Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation licensure.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding permit requirements and processes.
  • Collects prescribed fees, including contacting delinquent accounts.
  • Maintains files and logs of permits issued and provides statistical information on permits.
  • Create reports to identify delinquent accounts.
  • Creates and updates department applications and forms.
  • Prepares certificates of occupancy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree (AA/AS); and six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel (including the ability to create spreadsheets using formulas).
  • Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute by touch.
Other Necessary Requirements:
  • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.

Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $46,897.50 - $50,173.50

Hourly: $24.05 - $25.73

Department: Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections, General Government

Division: Revenue Collections

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description: This rowill issue licenses and permits to qualified applicants.

Examples Of Duties:
  • Questions applicants to obtain information such as name, address, and age, and records data on prescribed forms.
  • Evaluates information obtained to determine applicant qualification for licensure.
  • Contacts customers if there are any problems during the permitting and licensing process.
  • Responds to contractors inquires about permissions granted by Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation licensure.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding permit requirements and processes.
  • Collects prescribed fees, including contacting delinquent accounts.
  • Maintains files and logs of permits issued and provides statistical information on permits.
  • Create reports to identify delinquent accounts.
  • Creates and updates department applications and forms.
  • Prepares certificates of occupancy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree (AA/AS); and six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel (including the ability to create spreadsheets using formulas).
  • Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute by touch.
Other Necessary Requirements:
  • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.

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