Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future while continuing to be one of the top communities in the country.

In Gilbert, we are shaping a new tomorrow, today. We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Permit Technician II.

The Permit Technician II reports to the Plan Review Supervisor. The primary function is to receive, process, review and or coordinate the processing of applications, permits, correspondence and other assorted reports and documents related to signage, building construction and other development permits. Additional responsibility includes responding to inquiries as well as providing information and technical assistance to internal and external customers, advising on applicable codes, ordinances, regulations and standards. This level of Permit Technician is also responsible for conducting quality control reviews of submitted plans, performing minor plan reviews, reviewing permit fees for accuracy prior to permit issuance, acts as records retention specialist for the division, and is a lead and mentor to the Permit Technician I.

Top candidates for the position will demonstrate a strong work ethic, and the interpersonal and communication skills needed to foster effective, cooperative working relationships with property owners and the building community.

This position is currently on a 4/10 work schedule. Offices are closed on Fridays. This position has the potential to work remotely although some office visits will be required.

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 Years of customer service and technical experience in a building trades or permits, working within an organization's building, engineering or planning environment.
• Technical training beyond high school in building inspection or related coursework preferred.
• ICC Permit Technician Certification.

• Knowledge of different building type of applications;
• Knowledge of planning and zoning principles, construction terminology;
• Skill in reading and interpreting construction & technical drawings;
• Knowledge of requirements of documents needed for submittal of permit;
• Preparing and presenting reports, correspondence, maps, studies and related items;
• Excellent communication skills for corresponding with internal and external customers.

Gilbert has been named the #1 Healthiest Employer (Mid-Size Category) by the Phoenix Business Journal- 2020. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health awarded Gilbert the Platinum Level Healthy Arizona Workplace Award- 2019 and the Wellness Council of Arizona awarded the Process, Progress & Leadership in Worksite Health Promotion- 2019.

Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Let's get this adventure started!

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.