Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Experience providing excellent customer service in person, on the phone, and via email.
Highly organized with experience documenting customer interactions in writing.
Experience analyzing customer submissions for completeness.
Notes to Candidate:
Austin Development Services (ADS) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.
Position Overview:
ADS is seeking a Permit License and Review Analyst for Short Term Rental Licensing. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be a team player, and be highly organized.
Location:
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
This position will have a hybrid work schedule.
Pay Range: $26.03 - $31.04 per hour
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required.
Please be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications.
Post Interview Verification:
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD-HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contac
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
About This Position
Job Description:
Purpose:
This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and specialized duties to ensure compliance with applicable City codes and ordinances, for permitting plans and licensing requirements.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Performs a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review, processing and issuance of all types of permits and licenses issued by the City.
Screens and directs calls and/or public visitors; provides permit information including quoting and calculating fees and suggesting types of permits needed; answers questions and provides information, including applicable codes and regulations.
Receives citizen complaints and questions, refers them to appropriate department or staff member for resolution.
Reviews and interprets plans and specifications to determine compliance with related City codes, ordinances, and submittal requirements.
Red-lines and notes feature on plans needing revision in order to meet code requirements, participates in meetings to resolve conflicts with plans.
Provides information to contractors, property owners, development professionals, and the general public regarding the interpretation and application of City policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
Prepares permits for issuance, assists in the scheduling of and keeping of records of reviews or inspections, keeps records of and provides billings of fees; ensures proper filing and logging of plans, and related documents for the permanent record.
Assists in the development and maintenance of procedure and policy manuals.
Reviews development applications to ensure that all required documents are included in the submittals.
Performs field visits as required to review issues of non-compliance in regard to building, codes, right-of-way, and zoning law and ordinances.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of applicable City ordinances, policies, codes, permitting, licensing, and related state and local regulations.
Skill in applying code requirements.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability in maintain effective communication and working relationships with City Officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and City departments and employees.