| Location | Yuma, AZ |
| Salary | $25.85–$32.32 Per Hour |
Senior Permits Technician (Grade 12)
Salary
$25.85 - $32.32 Hourly
Location
Development Services, 2351 W. 26th St., Yuma, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
133KC
Department
Development Services
Division
DDS Administration
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Job Summary
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty, providing technical assistance to development permit applicants in a lead worker capacity; trains, assigns and supervises work of lower level permitting staff; this position has department specific responsibility.
Nature of Work
(Illustrative Only) Supervises, coordinates and evaluates technical customer services activities including intake processes, permitting and enforcement services for building safety, environmental health, planning and zoning, engineering, flood control and GIS functions; services include related permitting activities in support of other county agencies; reviews applications for code requirements under the supervision of the Deputy Director; issues permits at the permit counter; assists in the maintenance and updating of the County policies and procedures which relate to permitting and enforcement processes; trains new permitting staff; provides guidance and daily oversight of assignment; assists in resolving problems of a routine nature; participates in the interview and selection process for hiring new staff; advises applicants in completing application forms for development permits; examines documents such as blueprints, drawings change orders and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data; confers with document originators and engineering liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies, and compiles required changes to documents; performs and reviews moderately difficult mathematical calculations; explains the requirements of building and related codes; zoning, encroachment, flood control and other county ordinances to owners, contractors, and the general public; assists customers in resolving the more complex problems surrounding the issuance of development permits; provides routine software support to employees and applicants by assisting with account registration, login issues, password resets, file uploads and downloads, inspection scheduling, payments, and other functions within the permit management software and portal; submits and follows up on support cases with vendor for completion; receives, investigates, evaluates and resolves complaints regarding processes, procedures and time lines; reviews applications and issues permits as authorized; maintains files and records, and prepares reports as required; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
Associate's degrees in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; AND three years of experience as a Permits Technician OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess an ICC Permits Technician Certification, and must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License; requires successful completion of a background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; knowledge of Yuma County Comprehensive Building Code, zoning regulations, and related state and local regulations; methods and practices of building construction; Yuma County Road Functional Classification System;Yuma County Public Works Standards Volume I, II, III; environmental health specifications; office computer hardware and software applications; customer service methods and techniques.
Skill in: Providing effective customer service, including problem solving and conflict resolution; training and supervising technical and clerical support staff; conducting extensive research using computerized databases; reading and interpreting a variety of plans and specifications relevant to permit consideration; performing complex engineering calculations; establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; following written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; performing mathematical calculations and computations; reviewing, training, and approving work of staff.
Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; assigning and leading the work of others; planning and organizing work; ability to lift 25 pounds, bend, stoop, kneel, stand and walk.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under extreme temperature variations.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Medical Coverage Category
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employees needs, dependents or families.
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the "Wellness Incentive" employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.
International Medical Solutions (IMS): IMS is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and HDHP. Members enrolled in the PPO plan can pay as little as $5 copay for doctor visits & prescription drug services, with no maximum cap. High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) pay toward their deductible until is met. After the deductible is satisfied, the plan will pay 80% of the services covered, and the member will be responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance.
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.
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Employer Yuma County
Address 197 S. Main Street, Suite 303
Yuma, Arizona, 85364
Phone 928-373-1013
Website https://www.yumacountyaz.gov