What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician position at City of Sioux Falls?
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $24.67 - $26.69 hourly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Job Summary
Build Your Career While Helping Build Our Community!
Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of customer service and technical coordination? Join our Planning and Development Services team and become the vital team member that drives our city’s growth. In this dynamic role, you aren’t just processing paperwork—you are the welcoming face and guiding hand that helps residents, businesses, and contractors bring their building dreams to life.
Provide comprehensive customer service support across various functions of the Planning and Development Services department, for planning and building, zoning, housing, and code enforcement. Assist and guide customers in navigating the Residential and Zoning permitting application, issuance, and inspection processes, ensuring clear communication of procedures and requirements. Work closely with all divisions of Planning and Development Services to educate the public on building code and ordinances.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school with an associate degree in business or public administration with a minimum of two (2) years’ customer service experience, an understanding of planning and zoning, building trades and construction, and code enforcement; or any combination of education, experience, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.
Certification as a Permit Technician through the International Code Council (ICC) is desirable.
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DEADLINE FOR FILING: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Job Summary
Build Your Career While Helping Build Our Community!
Are you a problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of customer service and technical coordination? Join our Planning and Development Services team and become the vital team member that drives our city’s growth. In this dynamic role, you aren’t just processing paperwork—you are the welcoming face and guiding hand that helps residents, businesses, and contractors bring their building dreams to life.
Provide comprehensive customer service support across various functions of the Planning and Development Services department, for planning and building, zoning, housing, and code enforcement. Assist and guide customers in navigating the Residential and Zoning permitting application, issuance, and inspection processes, ensuring clear communication of procedures and requirements. Work closely with all divisions of Planning and Development Services to educate the public on building code and ordinances.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school with an associate degree in business or public administration with a minimum of two (2) years’ customer service experience, an understanding of planning and zoning, building trades and construction, and code enforcement; or any combination of education, experience, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.
Certification as a Permit Technician through the International Code Council (ICC) is desirable.
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Salary : $25 - $27