Permit Technician

Application closing date: 7/24/2026

Hiring pay range: $24.64 - $29.57

Full pay range: $24.64 - $34.50

Supervision

Non-Supervisory.

General Purpose Of Job

Performs technical, administrative, and clerical work assisting the public with building permits and land use applications. Provides information to the public on Garfield County building and land use codes and ordinances. Receives and processes building and land use permit applications and permit fees. Refers the public to the correct source for information.

Essential Job Functions

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Administrative Duties

• Perform clerical, reception, administrative and technical duties for the Community Development Department.
• Answer and routes telephone calls. Assists walk-in customers.
• Receive and process permit applications and payments for building permits.
• Assist customers with routine and complex permitting inquiries regarding permitting processes, zoning, environmental codes, comprehensive plans, and land use actions.
• Assist with special projects, as assigned.
• Provide customer service to the public. Communicates status of permits to applicants and handles customer complaints.
• Conduct research, create documents and maintain permitting files and records.
• Ensure mail is collected and routed to appropriate staff.
• Assist with monthly Building permit reports.
• File or retrieve construction plans for closed permits.
• Collect and present survey data on customer satisfaction.
• Calculate permit fees based on type of construction and use of building, route to appropriate review staff.
  
  

Permit Processing

• Processes building permits and land use applications, receive plans, check, and verify accuracy and completeness of information; accept or reject submitted blueprints based on departmental policies and minimum information requirements for plan submittal.
• Performs records research to document project history compliance; coordinates permit processes with outside agencies to ensure that all permit requirements are being met.
• Receives and determines acceptability of various types of land use applications, such as special use permits, subdivisions, final plat amendments and other land use proposals.
• Coordinates community review of public and private development projects; provides information to the public regarding land use and zoning regulations.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

Core Compentcies

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
• Building Regulations: Understands building codes, land use codes and zoning regulations, along with basic construction processes and terminology.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms
  
  

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/