Development Services Operations Clerk; SR

Development Services Operations Clerk (SR-17)

Supervises and participates in the activities involved in the receipt, review and processing of building plans and application for permits; issuing of building permits and licenses; and office and clerical support services of the Development Services Administration. Maintains the computer tracking system of all building applications, including routing to various government agencies and monitoring and hastening past‑due reviews; and performs related duties as required.

• Supervises receipt, review and processing of building plans and applications for building permits, issuing of permits and licenses, and office and clerical support services of the Building Permit Section of the Development Services Administration.
• Issues applications for building permits.
• Maintains the computer tracking system of all building applications, including routing and monitoring of past‑due reviews.
• Serves as division liaison with all agencies affected by the permit tracking system.
• Provides information to applicants and the public on methods, procedures and requirements for completing, processing and filing of applications and general requirements of building and other pertinent codes and ordinances.
• Receives and reviews applications for accuracy, completeness and compliance with general filing requirements.
• Refs complex plans and applications to appropriate staff members.
• Computes fees from standard fee schedules.
• Receives payments and issues permits and licenses.
• Deposits fees collected with the Department of Finance.
• Maintains a cash journal of permits issued, fees collected and fees deposited.
• Compiles data and prepares monthly and annual statistical reports covering number and kinds of permits issued, valuation of construction, fees collected, etc.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by training in typing and three years of clerical experience, with one year of work experience involving the processing and issuing of building permits.

License Requirement:
None.

Knowledge of: rules, regulations and procedures governing the approval and issuance of building permits; construction terminology; principles and practices of supervision; office practices and procedures; computer systems and operations.

Ability to: interpret and explain provisions of the building code; maintain simple cash records; prepare reports; supervise the work of others; deal courteously and effectively with the public and other governmental agencies.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties. Physical Effort Grouping:
Light.

Applications may be filed online at  The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non‑discrimination.

All applicants, who will enter a safety‑sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested, must pass a pre‑employment/post‑offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. No retesting or re‑evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test is borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: personnel.services

Do you have three years of clerical experience, including one year of work experience involving the processing and issuing of building permits? Yes / No

If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) did you gain this experience. (See “resume” is not acceptable.)