Permits and Records Technician I- Department of Housing & Community Development - #1335014

POSTING DATE: 04/08/2024 CLOSING DATE: 05/06/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT SALARY: $38,313.00 - $45,069.00 Annually EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months CLASS DEFINITION A Permits and Records Technician I processes and issues various permits to city residents and business owners in compliance with City, State and building codes and regulations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities Incumbents receive general supervision from and administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where employees are not exposed to unusual or hazardous working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion but may involve sitting for periods of time SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate AND EXPERIENCE: Have two (2) years of experience in office work, including one (1) year of processing permits OR EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Not Applicable REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Knowledge of office management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of permit structures and requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with inspectors, public, and officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to type or keyboard clean copy at a specific rate of speed and accuracy.
• Ability to understand and follow simple written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal courteously with employees at all levels of government, and to work effectively with varying temperaments, both in person and by telephone.

EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at [email protected] Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER