Permit Technician, Construction Development

Annual Salary: $27,726.40 Grade: 16 (Employees:  Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered:  23.09% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. 

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill 1 vacancy in the Construction Development Department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this classification is to provide permit processing and clerical support for the Construction Development Department.

Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Examination:

• High school diploma or GED; two (2) years of experience in general office work, customer service, permit processing, or related field; experience in Construction industry related business preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
• Certification from the International Code Council as a Permit Technician is preferred but not required.
• May require a valid driver's license. 
• If license is required, must obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment in this position.  

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: February 22 - March 9, 2023 by 4pm or the first 50 applications whichever comes first.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS.ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.