Permit Technician I | Utah

JOB DESCRIPTION:

West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC³) offers plan review, inspection, and staff augmentation services in the building, fire, civil, and energy disciplines. Our firm serves local, state, and federal agencies with a Corporate Office based in San Ramon, California, and 9 additional Regional/Satellite Offices located throughout the United States. We are a steadily growing company seeking a Permit Technician I to work within our Layton, Utah office.

This position will be responsible for providing essential support to our office operations, ensuring the efficient processing of projects and maintaining effective communication with clients and staff members. The ideal candidate for this position will be highly organized and detail-oriented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Process incoming projects by verifying all required information, assigning reviews to plan review staff, and tracking project status.
• Update and track project status and information on WC³ servers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries regarding project status and provide updates as necessary.
• Prepare and send out approved projects, including stamping documents, creating transmittal letters, and shipping documents to clients.
• Provide general office support, including answering phone calls, directing inquiries, and retrieving voicemail messages.
• Follow up with reviewers to ensure deadlines are met and communicate project status to clients.
• Maintain professionalism in all communication with clients, design professionals, and WC3 staff.
• Create and revise office forms as needed to improve efficiency.
• Update employee phone list and assist in keeping staff meeting minutes if requested.
• Review letters and correspondence as needed and process incoming mail.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a permit technician or in an administrative assistant position.
• Must be proficient in basic electronics and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in building departments or knowledge of construction is preferred but not required.
• The ICC permit technician certification should be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

SALARY:

•  $18.00 – $26.00 / Hourly, Depending on Experience

TRADITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental & Vision Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Matching
• Discretionary 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Discretionary Bonus Program

WORK-LIFE BENEFITS:

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Full-Day Paid Holidays
• 2 Half-Day Paid Holidays
• Family Medical Leave
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules when Feasible
• Business Casual Dress Environment

West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC³) 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.