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permit technician
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The Permit Technician helps customers with the permit application process for building inspections, contractor licenses, and certificates of occupancy. Their role is to process and review permits to ensure they are not missing any required information. Their responsibilities are to operate specialized and standard equipment, greet and assist city employees, officials and the public, answer phones, and forward inquiries to the appropriate party.

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Sociology
    The number of occurrences matches with Permit Technician in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,057Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Communication and Media Studies
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    Avg. Duration:40 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,225Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Criminal Justice
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,899Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Construction Management Technology
    The number of occurrences matches with Permit Technician in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,321Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.) in Sustainability Studies
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$42,346Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Permit Technician and Other Important Info

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2.7 years
$47K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
2.68 years
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The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
4
3398 out of 4012

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