Staff Assistant​/Customer Service

Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners - Human Resources

209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693

Phone:  E-mail: trmoore.us

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications for a full-time Staff Assistant / Permitting Clerk within the Building & Zoning Department. This position is responsible for providing administrative and customer service support while assisting the public with permitting and zoning-related processes.

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Experience as a Staff Assistant, Office Clerk, or similar administrative role
• Strong customer service and public interaction experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily duties efficiently
• Typing speed of at least 55 words per minute
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

• Experience with permitting, zoning, or building department processes

• Answer phones and assist the public professionally and courteously
• Assist customers with permitting applications and procedures
• Support the Building Official with plan review processes
• Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls promptly
• Schedule inspections for the Building Official
• Accept and reconcile payments
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as assigned

Gilchrist County full-time employee benefits include:

• Employee-only Florida Blue Plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• $25,000 life insurance policy

Gilchrist County is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Gilchrist County requires pre-employment drug and background screening. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the human resources of the department listed. Notification to the hiring department must be made in advance, to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are considered at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes all required documents as per Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay Rate: $16-$17 per hour (depending on experience)