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Permit Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description

Working Title of Vacant PositionPermit Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT
Division: DEV & PERM NEIGHB SVC
Requisition Number: 2026227
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Range: $42,580 – $63,338

Actual starting salary rate depends on education and relevant experience.


Job Description:
Our Development & Permits department is seeking an upbeat and customer focused Permit Technician I who will love serving the public.

The successful candidate for this position will be able to do the following:
  • Through training, gain an understanding of permit types and the laws and regulations that pertain to permit issuance.
  • Have general computer knowledge and gain the ability to navigate City systems such as: Accela, Mainframe, Outlook, GIS and other related applications.
  • Develop the ability to issue online Trade, Building and other permit types and enter customer supplied applications.
  • Have the ability to collect permit fees, reconcile daily cash reports.
  • Provide excellent customer service and use communication skills to provide code and regulatory information in an effective manner.
  • Have the ability to answer multi-line phone system, determine how to best assist the caller, page inspectors, when warranted, in a clear and effective manner.
  • Complete all required state training and pass certification exam(s) within 18 months of hire.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.


Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in office technology, information systems, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must obtain Virginia State Certification as a Permit Technician within 18 months of hire date and attend the State Code Academy Core Module or other applicable training and certifications required for the type of plan review and/or permit issuance assigned to the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.


Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to be professional under stress.


Job Open Date: 05/13/2026
Job Close Date: 05/27/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Job Location

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

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