Administrative Assistant

Overview

The Administrative Assistant acts as the administrative professional for the Community & Economic Development and Public Works Departments, and serves as the secretary to the Planning Commission. Provides administrative and clerical support for these roles. Maintains files for projects, subdivisions, licensing, permits, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals. Types letters, memos, and other written communications. Receives and reviews all applications for Planning and Zoning cases and variances for the Board of Zoning Appeals for completeness and accuracy.

Serves as the initial public contact for the City of Lansing for the departments served by this position. Greets and assists citizens via telephone, digitally, or in person to help them apply for building permits for new construction, remodeling, plumbing, electrical, or heating and air conditioning work. Processes applications for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and occupational licenses.

• Maintain files for projects, subdivisions, licensing, permits, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Type letters, memos, and other written communications.
• Receive and review all applications for Planning and Zoning cases and variances for the Board of Zoning Appeals for completeness and accuracy.
• Serve as the initial public contact for the City of Lansing for the departments served by this position.
• Greet and assist citizens via telephone, digital channels, or in person to help them apply for building permits for new construction, remodeling, plumbing, electrical, or heating and air conditioning work.
• Process applications for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and occupational licenses.

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