Document Control Specialist

Document Control Specialist – Los Angeles County (Building and Safety) Position Summary

The Document Control Specialist provides administrative and document control support within a Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety Section Office. This role serves as the primary front‑office point of contact, assisting the public, answering phones, supporting permit intake, and providing day‑to‑day administrative assistance to office staff. The position requires professionalism, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a public‑facing environment supporting building and safety operations.

• Serves as office receptionist and answers incoming phone calls
• Assists the public and office staff with general inquiries
• Supports intake and processing of permit applications
• Provides administrative and clerical support to Building and Safety office staff
• Assists with organizing, managing, and maintaining project‑related documents
• Coordinates and communicates effectively with inspectors and other staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Experience working in a professional office setting (e.g., office manager or administrative assistant)
• Ability to work in a public‑facing role with frequent interaction with the public
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with office staff and inspectors
• Knowledge of reading construction plans is highly preferred