Officer, building permits

Government licensing officials examine applications for licences to export or import goods, establish businesses, construct buildings or structures, or obtain passports. They determine whether applications meet licensing criteria, specify particular conditions and restrictions to be applied, and refer more complex cases to senior government officials or managers.

• advising individuals on laws, regulations and rules regarding documents required for the issue of licences, and on the rights and obligations of the public;
• examining applications and supporting documents, approving or refusing the issue of licences and the conditions to be met;
• examining applications and approving the issue of passports;
• performing administrative tasks related to processing applications, routing documents, evaluation and decision-making, and conducting correspondence to inform applicants of decisions;
• organising and conducting licensing examinations.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Official, passport office
• Official, building permits
• Official, permits for economic activity