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Job Title	Permit Technician
Job Title Note	Will County Land Use Department
Job Summary	The Permit Technician position is responsible for being the initial point of contact for permit applications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing basic guidance about the zoning ordinance, and building ordinance requirements, explaining application procedures for zoning ordinance and building ordinance-related applications, accepting applications and associated fees, and verifying application accuracy and completeness. Additional responsibilities may include reviewing certain building permit applications for ordinance compliance with subsequent approval and permit issuance. Follow-up responsibilities will include scheduling inspections, issuing inspection results and certificates of occupancy, and managing contractor registration.
Minimum Qualifications	High school graduation or equivalency is required. Familiarity with legal descriptions, zoning and subdivision processes, building permit processes, and general principles of land use are required. This includes being able to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans, site plans, and specifications and legal documents relative to zoning, building, and land development regulations. It is preferred that candidates have excellent organizational ability, with attention to detail and thoroughness, and aptitude with Microsoft Office software in a Windows operating system or other related software. A knowledge of Will County and Will County Land Use Department services and programs, County, township, and municipal government structure, and Will County geography is beneficial. Evening work hours may be required. Must possess a valid Driver’s License and minimum liability insurance required by law. Must successfully complete a math computations and measurement in-basket assessment.
Salary Range	$57,124 (starting compensation) - $67,899 (Top of the range) (E2 – E9) (Link to union if applicable: https://willcounty.gov/Open-and-Participatory-Government) Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, vacation, and tuition reimbursement program. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations
Apply To	Will County Human Resources Department 302 N. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432 Fax: (815) 774-6355 Email: jobs@willcounty.gov
Apply by	June 29, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
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Disclaimer	*Completed Will County Employment Application or Resume with cover letter may be submitted by mail, fax or hand delivered. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection process. Equal Opportunity Employer

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