Permit Specialist; Part Time

Permit Specialist

The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the public, contractors, developers, and the building inspections department to ensure that construction projects comply with state building codes and local rules. This position is part time with working hours between 12:30-4:00 pm.

Application Processing:
Receive, review, and process various building and residential permits.

Verifies state license: requirements for contractors and work performed, required insurance, and lien agent information.

Code Compliance:
Checks plans and applications for completeness and adherence to local ordinances and regulations.

Inspection Coordination:
Schedule and coordinate inspection requests.

Administrative Support:
Handle correspondence, reports, and general office duties.

Strong Customer Service and Conflict Resolution

Skills:

Sound judgement and tact is required in performing the tasks.

Fee Management:
Calculate and collect application fees.

Record and Database Management:
Maintain electronic files, update database, and generate reports.

Strong Communication

Skills:

Ability to answer questions via phone or email, explain the permitting and inspections process, and provide information to citizens, contractors, and developers.

Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), organization, attention to detail, working in a fast-paced environment, and ability to learn new software (GIS and Smartgov).

Completion or ability to complete the Law and Administration (Code Enforcement) course within one year of employment.

Basic knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, computer software and customer service techniques.

Customer Service Experience. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.

APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.

McDowell County participates in E-Verify.

Applications are available:

on our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). - under "Job Opportunities"

McDowell County Administration Building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

Applications can be submitted:

Online owellhrportal.org

in person at the County Administration building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

or by Mail to:
McDowell County Human Resources 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752

or by email to:

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer up to 8 weeks of paid family leave to eligible employees.