Permit Technician Aide- Engineering (OCE-IDS)

Permit Technician Aide- Engineering (OCE-IDS) Salary $20.50 - $21.13 Hourly

Location: Houston, TX 77002 Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 38118 Department: Houston Public Works Opening Date: 02/13/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

POSITION OVERVIEW

Accepting Applications from: All Persons Interested Service Line/Section: Houston Water/ Infrastructure and Development Services (IDS) Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Permit Tech will be responsible for learning the general functionality of the Houston Permitting Center and direct customers to the correct departments. The Permit Tech position will require a positive and energetic individual with excellent customer service skills, allowing them to assist internal and external customers in a professional and informative manner that addresses all customers' needs. Duties include researching, analyzing, and resolving customer inquiries and complaints to provide quality customer assistance. The employee will be responsible for all communication pertaining to internal and external customer inquiries via phone, email, live chats and in person in a timely manner. The employee will monitor Q-Flow, a next-in-line software application to queue customers to the 1st floor workstation. The employee will assist customers with completing applications for Infrastructure and Development Services. The Permit Tech aide will be responsible for data entry, processing meter applications, processing validation forms, generating sales orders, closing out projects, scanning and email monitoring.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or a GED.
• Experience Requirements: Six months of customer service or general clerical/administrative experience are required.
• License Requirements: None
• Preferences: Preferences shall be given to applicants with experience in customer service, the use of ILMS, Q-Flow, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Selection/Skills Tests Required: None. However, the department may administer a skills assessment evaluation.
• Safety Impact Position: Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
• Salary Information: Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-8085. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-8085. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

VETERAN PREFERENCES

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? Yes No

EDUCATION

Please select your highest level of education.

Less than a High School diploma/GED High School diploma/GED Associate degree Bachelors degree or higher

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE

How many years of verifiable customer service or general clerical/administrative related experience do you have?

No experience Less than 6 months 6 months but less than 1 year 1 year or more

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Please choose the software applications that you are proficient in. (Check all that apply)

Word Excel Outlook ILMS Permitting Software INFOR Q-Flow None of the above

EMPLOYER

City of Houston Address: 901 Bagby St Houston, Texas, 77002 Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/