Building Permit Technician

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Become part of a team that thrives on Professionalism, Innovation, Customer Experience, Integrity, and Teamwork — the values that guide how we serve our community.

The Building Permit Technician plays a key role in supporting the City’s development process by managing permit intake, ensuring accurate records, and delivering high-quality customer service to the development community and public. The role maintains essential permitting and plan review data using My Government Online, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all records. It also supports financial operations by processing permit and utility fees. Through these responsibilities, the position helps ensure an efficient, transparent, and customer-focused permitting experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following list highlights the main responsibilities of this position. While it covers the core tasks, it may not include every duty that could be assigned. Employees may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

• Facilitate the permitting process by managing the intake, processing, issuance, and close-out of permits using the My Government Online system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and high-quality customer service.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, contractors, developers, and the public by providing clear guidance on permitting requirements, coordinating plan review communication, and supporting timely issue resolution.
• Ensure contractor eligibility by reviewing and maintaining required licensing and insurance documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Support financial accuracy and compliance by calculating, collecting, and recording permit-related fees; maintaining daily financial records; and preparing required reports.
• Maintain organized and accurate permitting and plan review files, respond to inquiries regarding codes, inspection schedules, and procedures, and contribute to a smooth development review process.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support departmental operations and ensure an efficient, customer-focused permitting experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years permit processing or customer service experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• My Government Online experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  

COMPETENCIES AND ENVIRONMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of regulations, codes, and procedures related to permitting, plan review, and contractor licensing, including the ability to interpret and apply them accurately.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate correspondence, reports, and departmental documentation.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication to ensure positive and professional interactions with City staff, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and provide helpful, customer-focused service in a variety of situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision constantly; sitting, handling, fine dexterity, hearing and talking frequently; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, twisting and balancing occasionally; kneeling, climbing and foot controls rarely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working conditions involves sitting for extended periods of time; occasional exposure to toner/ink cartridges and/or other hazardous chemicals.

The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

View Our Benefits Guide.

BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• United Healthcare
• Choice Plus PPO Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Wellness Initiatives
• Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
• Dental Plan
• Base Vision Plan
• Premium Vision Plan
• Laser Vision Correction discounts

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Concierge Service
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Activity Center Membership
• Direct Deposit
• Home Buyer Incentive Application
• Home Buyer Incentive Policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave

The City of San Marcos is committed to supporting a flexible and positive work/life balance. Certain eligible positions may offer remote telework opportunities based on departmental operations and the nature of the work. Telework is not a fully remote arrangement, and eligibility and frequency are determined by the department director based on operational needs and the city's commitment to providing quality services to the community.

Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Central