Permits Clerk ; BSO

Overview

The Economic, Development & Planning Department is seeking a Permits Clerk in the Building Safety Division. The position involves processing building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and demolition permits, and providing related administrative support.

• Serve as the permit clerk for the office and perform a wide range of related services concerning the issuance of building and trade permits.
• Process and manage permit applications for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and demolition projects.
• Enter permit applications into the computer system, verify licenses, ensure applications are complete, collect fees, and maintain accurate records.
• Process paper and electronic building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, and sign applications, including notarizing homeowner permit applications.
• Manage a multi‑line phone system, respond to inquiries from homeowners, contractors, and tenants, and refer customers to appropriate Building Safety staff as needed.
• Assist inspectors, contractors, and homeowners with residential projects.
• Operate a cash register; collect payments at the front counter, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions; verify all fees prior to processing payments.

• High School Diploma or GED and at least six (6) months of training beyond high school.
• At least one (1) year of diversified office clerical experience, including customer service and use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Cash handling experience required.
• Experience with BS&A preferred.
• Able to be bonded under the City's blanket bond; no prior dishonest acts.
• Must authorize release of criminal history information to the City.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer. The City provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at .