Permit Technician

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Safebuilt
Providing building department services, inspections, and permitting solutions to public and private sectors.
Manages permit processing from application to closure, interfacing with customers and staff.
16 days ago ago
$20 - $27
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Oak Brook, IL
Field
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Custom‑Built Building Department Services
Plan Review
Community Planning & Urban Design
Inspection Services
Code Enforcement
Building Officials
Permit Technicians
Fire Prevention Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Fire
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
Site/Civil
Structural
Role
What you would be doing
system maintenance
process coordination
client interface
permit tracking
data organization
  • Establishing and maintaining systems to ensure that all files, letters, reference manuals, field inspection reports, permit files, blueprints, drawings, and other data or material is maintained in an organized fashion.
  • Working with plans examiners and inspectors throughout the company to develop and ensure consistent processes.
  • Interfacing with all customers to service their building department related needs.
  • Issuing and/or tracking permits through the permitting process, beginning with application acceptance, plan review, inspections and permit closure.
What you bring
construction
permitting
microsoft office
icc certification
customer service
admin experience
  • Building and/or construction knowledge or background required
  • Permitting and/or municipal experience strongly preferred
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office Skills and permitting software experience are a must.
  • Must be able to perform multi-task operations with frequent interruptions.
  • ICC Permit Technician Certification a plus
  • Good time management, organization, telephone, attention to detail, and people skills.
  • 2+ years of administrative experience required
Benefits
  • Potential for 10-30% local travel
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Founded to help local governments efficiently manage their building and permitting processes.
  • Specializes in a range of services from building inspections to code enforcement and permitting.
  • Works with municipalities, developers, and contractors across multiple industries.
  • Offers tailored solutions to streamline construction processes and ensure safety and compliance.
  • Helps build safer, more sustainable communities through expert inspection and planning services.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
  • Excellence – We strive to be the best at what we do, delivering high-quality results.
  • Collaboration – We work together as a team to achieve our goals.
  • Service – We are committed to providing outstanding service to our clients and communities.
  • Innovation – We embrace creativity and technology to solve challenges and improve processes.
  • Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Aims to achieve net-zero emissions through sustainable practices.
  • Committed to sustainable practices across all aspects of operations.
  • Aims to integrate sustainability into building practices with energy-efficient measures.
  • Focuses on reducing environmental impact by using sustainable materials and technologies.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Creates a diverse and inclusive work environment, focusing on gender, race, and ethnicity.
  • Sets clear goals to increase gender and racial diversity in leadership roles and throughout the organization.
  • Tracks and reports progress on gender diversity, with a focus on closing gender gaps in hiring and leadership.
  • Fosters an inclusive culture by providing mentorship programs and employee resource groups.
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