City of Victoria’s Sustainable Planning and Community Development department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Permit service representative. City of Victoria’s Sustainable Planning and Community Development department focuses on urban development and sustainability. Specializing in planning regulations and community engagement, it ensures environmentally conscious growth. It fosters sustainable urbanization, contributing to Victoria’s reputation as an environmentally progressive city in the market for urban planning and development. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Victoria
Department: Sustainable Planning and Community Development
Position: Permit service representative
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $37.65 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary (Up to 11 months)
Union: CUPE Local 50
Location: 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, Canada
Shift: Monday to Friday, (35 hour work week)
Job ID: 4339
Competition Number: 24/21
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have accredited courses in Engineering or Architectural Technology (6 Months) or High school graduation
Experience: Candidates should have 2 years of related experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to lift, carry, or transport medium to heavy weight plans and materials occasionally
- The candidates should be capable of sitting or standing with arms unsupported while keyboarding frequently
- The candidates should expect prolonged standing at the counter often
- The candidates should be comfortable working from a ladder while filing occasionally
- The candidates should be prepared to deal with negative and verbally abusive comments and complaints occasionally
- The candidates should be able to focus on detailed drawings and a variety of source data and computer work for short periods frequently
- The candidates should be willing to work in the file room occasionally
- The candidates should be aware of exposure to dust from archival plans, which is rare
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to organize and prioritize work effectively
- The candidates should understand and apply administrative and regulatory functions related to processing and issuance of sign and construction-related permits
- The candidates should be able to type at 60 words per minute and operate current City word processing, spreadsheet, and other related departmental software at a working level
- The candidates should be proficient in using standard office equipment and be able to read and interpret technical drawings and plans
- The candidates should interpret related policies, regulations, and bylaws and maintain accurate records and coordinate record-keeping practices
- The candidates should establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal effectively with the public and outside agencies
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to perform administrative, technical, and regulatory functions related to the processing and issuance of building, plumbing, electrical, sign, and other construction-related permits in accordance with applicable bylaws, statutes, and regulations
- The candidates should be able to coordinate permit records and website information, including providing coordination for a Permits and Inspections records management system, both electronic and paper
- The candidates should be able to administer the system for the permit issuance process, including intake, circulation, and issuance using the departmental electronic permit tracking system
- The candidates should be able to coordinate the distribution of permit-related process information on the City’s website by collecting information and drafting content in consultation with department and communications staff
- The candidates should be able to receive, review, and analyze sign permit applications, perform calculations to assess compliance with sign regulation bylaws, and recommend applications for approval or denial to the Chief Building Inspector
- The candidates should be able to review permit applications, plans, and required documents for building, plumbing, electrical, demolition, sign, blasting, and excavation; assist applicants to ensure completeness of information; update property records; and enter permit information onto the permit tracking system
- The candidates should be able to maintain a variety of manual and computerized records and related files, request and collect required documentation, issue occupancy/completion certificates upon approval, and forward documents to appropriate departments for further processing
- The candidates should be able to respond to inquiries from the public, professional consultants, and other departments by providing information regarding records, fees, permit procedures, bylaws, and policies
- The candidates should be able to calculate applicable permit costs, collect payments for permits and services, issue approved permits, enter and update transactions into a computerized cash and inventory control system, balance and verify daily revenue, prepare bank deposits, and maintain records of deposits, permits, and fees
- The candidates should be able to type a variety of letters, memos, and reports, compose routine correspondence regarding permit application issues and fees, and operate a variety of office equipment including fax/scanner and photocopier machine
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!