Assistant Permit Coordinator

This position is responsible for assisting in implementing the City license and permit process. Work involves a variety of routine clerical and administrative work to support the day-to-day operations of the Planning & Community Development Department.

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High School diploma required; two (2) to three (3) years of professional experience in permit issuance; equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Reviews construction permit applications and issues construction permits;
• Secures inspection approval and records project completion;
• Reviews plans to ensure applicant has filled out the required forms and that submitted plans are routed to review officials;
• Traces and monitors the review process; calculate permit fees for applicants;
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of basic office skills, practices and procedures, including filing and general clerical functions;
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to business licensing;
• Knowledge of business and general accounting principles including the ability to prepare purchase orders, deposit slips and invoices;
• Skill in operating modern office equipment;
• Ability to schedule, organize, and execute assigned tasks and understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate, meet and deal with the public and employees in a pleasant, courteous manner;
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout day;
• Ability to accurately record and transfer data from one source to another, and maintain strict confidentiality.

The Assistant Director and Permit Coordinator assign work in terms of department goals and objectives.

Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures, City zoning ordinances, the State NAIC Code book and Secretary of State policies and regulations. Guidelines require sound judgment and interpretation

The work consists of a variety of technical and administrative duties.

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and implement activities related to the issuance of lawful business licenses and construction permits.

Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.

Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.

The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring dexterity.

The work is typically performed in an office.

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