Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Permit and Licensing Review Analyst
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 16900 Salary Grade: VA5
Approved: May 07, 2012 Last Revised: February 28, 2025

Purpose:
 

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and specialized duties to ensure compliance with applicable City codes and ordinances, for permitting plans and licensing requirements.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Performs a variety of technical work involved in the acceptance, review, processing and issuance of all types of permits and licenses issued by the City.
  2. Screens and directs calls and/or public visitors; provides permit information including quoting and calculating fees and suggesting types of permits needed; answers questions and provides information, including applicable codes and regulations.
  3. Receives citizen complaints and questions, refers them to appropriate department or staff member for resolution.
  4. Reviews and interprets plans and specifications to determine compliance with related City codes, ordinances, and submittal requirements.
  5. Red-lines and notes features on plans needing revision in order to meet code requirements, participates in meetings to resolve conflicts with plans.
  6. Provides information to contractors, property owners, development professionals, and the general public regarding the interpretation and application of City policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.
  7. Prepares permits for issuance, assists in the scheduling of and keeping of records of reviews or inspections, keeps records of and provides billings of  fees; ensures proper filing and logging of plans, and related documents for the permanent record.
  8. Assists in the development and maintenance of procedure and policy manuals.
  9. Reviews development applications to ensure that all required documents are included in the submittals.
  10. Performs field visits as required to review issues of non-compliance in regards to building, codes, right-of-way, and zoning law and ordinances.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of applicable City ordinances, policies, codes, permitting, licensing, and related state and local regulations.
  • Skill in applying code requirements.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability in maintain effective communication and working relationships with City Officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and City departments and employees
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.