Licensing and Permit Technician

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. **Annual Salary:** $46,897.50 - $46,897.50 **Hourly:** $24.05 - $24.05 **Department:** Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections, General Government **Division:** Revenue Collections **FLSA:** Non-Exempt **Job Description:** This rowill issue licenses and permits to qualified applicants.  ###  Examples of Duties: * Questions applicants to obtain information such as name, address, and age, and records data on prescribed forms.  * Evaluates information obtained to determine applicant qualification for licensure.  * Contacts customers if there are any problems during the permitting and licensing process.  * Responds to contractors inquires about permissions granted by Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation licensure.  * Responds to inquiries regarding permit requirements and processes.  * Collects prescribed fees, including contacting delinquent accounts.   * Maintains files and logs of permits issued and provides statistical information on permits.  * Create reports to identify delinquent accounts.  * Creates and updates department applications and forms.  * Prepares certificates of occupancy.  * Performs other duties as assigned. ###  Basic Qualifications: * Associate’s degree (AA/AS); and six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  * Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel (including the ability to create spreadsheets using formulas). * Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute by touch. ###  Other Necessary Requirements: * May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. * In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: [www.charleston-sc.gov \[charleston-sc.gov\]](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.charleston-sc.gov__;!!EaFwQfVEJhAZolrQq2b3eQ!QBa-8W6QZlJrr9Kit6_8xWc8nrmWB7BFjgDF3yUlBFQvwO9FazyMlTItb88uuyMJGaSAyhd0G4DhSiZ-_35oQNXr3iOn1WqEJVU$)